Huge Group (JSE:HUG) Interest Expense: R-28.74 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:HUG Huge Group Ltd JSE:HUG
49 GF Score
Price R0.91
GF Value R1.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Huge Group Interest Expense?

Huge Group JSE:HUG 49 Interest Expense is R-28.74 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:HUG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Huge Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -13.93 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-28.74 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Huge Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 3.16 Mil. Huge Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -13.93 Mil. Huge Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.23. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Huge Group  (JSE:HUG) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Huge Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-13.93 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R3.16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R282.25 Mil.

Huge Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*3.162/-13.928
=0.23

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Huge Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huge Group's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Huge Group Interest Expense Chart

Huge Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Huge Group Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Huge Group Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-28.74 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R-28.74 Mil mean?
Huge Group (JSE:HUG) has a Interest Expense of R-28.74 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Huge Group and its competitors.
Is Huge Group's Interest Expense too high?
Huge Group's current Interest Expense is R-28.74 Mil. Overall, Huge Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huge Group's Interest Expense compare to BLK and BX?
Huge Group's Interest Expense of R-28.74 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Huge Group and its competitors. Huge Group's current Interest Expense is R-28.74 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huge Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huge Group (JSE:HUG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.15, compared to a current price of R0.91 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-28.74 Mil. Huge Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Huge Group (JSE:HUG), the current Interest Expense is R-28.74 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Huge Group (JSE:HUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huge Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R0.91 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.15. GuruFocus considers Huge Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HUG:

  • Interest Expense: R-28.74 Mil
  • GF Value™: R1.15 vs. price of R0.91 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Huge Group Business Description

Address 1 Melrose Boulevard, Unit 23, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2076
Huge Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company offers a comprehensive suite of data, voice, network services, and ICT hardware solutions for corporate businesses, SMEs, and SOHO through business partners, resellers, and a direct sales team. It also provides cloud, connectivity, and related technology services for the Corporate, SMME, and Work-from-Home segments. Huge TNS offers a catalogue of products and services including Connectivity, Voice, SD-WAN Management, Connectivity Aggregation, Cyber Security, PBX, Cloud, and Hosting services, generating both annuity and usage-based revenue. The company segments are: Cloud and Connectivity, Software and xTech, and Distribution, with Cloud and Connectivity generating the maximum revenue.
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