Mustek (JSE:MST) Interest Expense: R-115 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Mustek Interest Expense?

Mustek JSE:MST 76 Interest Expense is R-115 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:MST with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Mustek's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -53 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-115 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. Mustek's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 59 Mil. Mustek's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -53 Mil. Mustek's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.11. 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.

Mustek (JSE:MST) 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.

Mustek's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-53 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R59 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R105 Mil.

Mustek'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	*	59.15	/	-53.388
	=	1.11

* 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.

Mustek Interest Expense Historical Data

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Mustek 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-115 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of R-115 Mil mean?

Mustek (JSE:MST) has a Interest Expense of R-115 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Mustek and its competitors.

Is Mustek's Interest Expense too high?

Mustek's current Interest Expense is R-115 Mil. Overall, Mustek has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Mustek's Interest Expense compare to SNDK and DELL?

Mustek's Interest Expense of R-115 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Mustek and its competitors. Mustek's current Interest Expense is R-115 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Mustek stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mustek (JSE:MST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R12.57, compared to a current price of R15.19 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-115 Mil. Mustek's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Mustek (JSE:MST), the current Interest Expense is R-115 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 Mustek (JSE:MST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mustek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R15.19 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R12.57. GuruFocus considers Mustek to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:MST:

Interest Expense: R-115 Mil
GF Value™: R12.57 vs. price of R15.19 (20.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

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Mustek Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

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Address 322 15th Road, Randjespark, Midrand, GT, ZAF, 1685

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

Mustek Ltd is an assembler and distributor of personal computers and complementary Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products in South Africa. The company's segments include Mustek, Rectron, MIE, and the Group. Mustek includes assembly and distribution of computer products and peripherals, including Mecer-branded products and related services. Rectron includes the distribution of computer components and peripherals. Mecer Inter-Ed (MIE) includes a training provider of accredited training programmes, and the group includes investments in associates and other investments, and loans. Geographically, operates in the region of South Africa. It derives a substantial part of its revenue from the Mustek segment.

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