KAP (JSE:KAP) Interest Expense: R-954 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

KAP JSE:KAP -2.87% 74 Interest Expense is R-954 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. KAP's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -469 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-954 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. KAP's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 1,264 Mil. KAP's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -469 Mil. KAP's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.70. 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.

KAP (JSE:KAP) Interest Expense Explanation

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

KAP's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-469 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,264 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R6,736 Mil.

KAP's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-1	*	1264	/	-469
	=	2.70

* 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.

KAP Interest Expense Historical Data

* Premium members only.

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

KAP Interest Expense Chart

KAP Annual Data

Trend

Jun16

Jun17

Jun18

Jun19

Jun20

Jun21

Jun22

Jun23

Jun24

Jun25

Interest Expense

Get a 7-Day Free Trial

-474.00

-507.00

-824.00

-888.00

-1,038.00

KAP Semi-Annual Data
	Jun16	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24	Jun25	Dec25
Interest Expense	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-470.00	-418.00	-553.00	-485.00	-469.00

74GF Score

KAP Ltd JSE:KAP

Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.

View Full Analysis

KAP 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-954 Mil.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →

What does a Interest Expense of R-954 Mil mean?

KAP (JSE:KAP) has a Interest Expense of R-954 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KAP and its competitors.

Is KAP's Interest Expense too high?

KAP's current Interest Expense is R-954 Mil. Overall, KAP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does KAP's Interest Expense compare to HON and MMM?

KAP's Interest Expense of R-954 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Conglomerates 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 KAP and its competitors. KAP's current Interest Expense is R-954 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is KAP stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP (JSE:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.62, compared to a current price of R2.71 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-954 Mil. KAP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 KAP (JSE:KAP), the current Interest Expense is R-954 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 KAP (JSE:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.71 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.62. GuruFocus considers KAP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:KAP:

Interest Expense: R-954 Mil
GF Value™: R2.62 vs. price of R2.71 (3.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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

KAP Business Description

Industry Industrials Conglomerates

Comparable Companies JSE:HCI JSE:DNB JSE:OMN ADX:IHC HON TSE:6501 TSE:8058 MMM TSE:8001 TSE:8031 TSE:5803 TSE:8002 TSE:8053 HKSE:00267 MIL:PST TSE:8015 HKSE:00001 BSP:ITSA3 XKRX:034730 TSE:6971

Other Exchanges KI8:Germany

Address Corner R44 and School Road, Unit G7, Stellenpark Business Park, Jamestown, Stellenbosch, WC, ZAF, 7600

Website https://www.kap.co.za

KAP Ltd is a diversified group consisting of industrial, chemical, and logistics businesses, and road safety segments in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through the following segments: PG Bison, Safripol, Unitrans, Feltex, Restonic, Optix, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Unitrans segment which is involved in a supply chain and operational services business providing customized solutions to customers in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, agriculture, petrochemical, mining, and passenger transport.

74GF Score

Get the complete analysis for JSE:KAP

Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

R2.71

Price

R2.62

GF Value

View JSE:KAP Analysis

See Interest Expense data for all stocks →