KAL Group (JSE:KAL) Interest Expense: R-213 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:KAL KAL Group Ltd JSE:KAL
93 GF Score
Price R50.00
GF Value R43.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is KAL Group Interest Expense?

KAL Group JSE:KAL 93 Interest Expense is R-213 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R43.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. KAL Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -102 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-213 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. KAL Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 648 Mil. KAL Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -102 Mil. KAL Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.35. 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.

KAL Group  (JSE:KAL) 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.

KAL Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-102 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R648 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R785 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*647.687/-101.922
=6.35

* 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.

KAL Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAL 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.

KAL Group Interest Expense Chart

KAL Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Expense
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KAL Group Semi-Annual Data
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KAL 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-213 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-213 Mil mean?
KAL Group (JSE:KAL) has a Interest Expense of R-213 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KAL Group and its competitors.
Is KAL Group's Interest Expense too high?
KAL Group's current Interest Expense is R-213 Mil. Overall, KAL Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAL Group's Interest Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
KAL Group's Interest Expense of R-213 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 KAL Group and its competitors. KAL Group's current Interest Expense is R-213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAL Group (JSE:KAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R43.66, compared to a current price of R50.00 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-213 Mil. KAL Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 KAL Group (JSE:KAL), the current Interest Expense is R-213 Mil as of Mar. 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 KAL Group (JSE:KAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAL Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R50.00 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R43.66. GuruFocus considers KAL Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:KAL:

  • Interest Expense: R-213 Mil
  • GF Value™: R43.66 vs. price of R50.00 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

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

KAL Group Business Description

Address 1 Westhoven Street, Suite 110, , Private Bag X3041, Cape Winelands, Paarl, WC, ZAF, 7646
KAL Group Ltd is a lifestyle retailer offering agricultural inputs, fuel (farm and retail), and general and convenience retail products to consumers across Southern Africa. Its segments include Agrimark, PEG, Agrimark Grain and Manufacturing. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PEG segment, which operates retail fuel outlets, including convenience stores and quick-service restaurant locations, serving a broad customer base. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from South Africa and the rest from Namibia.
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