Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) Interest Expense: R-42.7 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:NRL Newpark REIT Ltd JSE:NRL
68 GF Score
Price R4.70
GF Value R4.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Newpark REIT Interest Expense?

Newpark REIT JSE:NRL 68 Interest Expense is R-42.7 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NRL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.72 (Fairly Valued). 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. Newpark REIT's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -20.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-42.7 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. Newpark REIT's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 49.4 Mil. Newpark REIT's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -20.2 Mil. Newpark REIT's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.45. 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.

Newpark REIT  (JSE:NRL) 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.

Newpark REIT's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-20.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R49.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R407.7 Mil.

Newpark REIT'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*49.383/-20.182
=2.45

* 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.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Newpark REIT Ltd interest coverage is 2.2, which is low.

Newpark REIT Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newpark REIT'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.

Newpark REIT Interest Expense Chart

Newpark REIT Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Newpark REIT Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:NRL
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Newpark REIT 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-42.7 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-42.7 Mil mean?
Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) has a Interest Expense of R-42.7 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Newpark REIT and its competitors.
Is Newpark REIT's Interest Expense too high?
Newpark REIT's current Interest Expense is R-42.7 Mil. Overall, Newpark REIT has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newpark REIT's Interest Expense compare to VICI and WPC?
Newpark REIT's Interest Expense of R-42.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs 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 Newpark REIT and its competitors. Newpark REIT's current Interest Expense is R-42.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newpark REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.72, compared to a current price of R4.70 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-42.7 Mil. Newpark REIT's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL), the current Interest Expense is R-42.7 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 Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newpark REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R4.70 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.72. GuruFocus considers Newpark REIT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NRL:

  • Interest Expense: R-42.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: R4.72 vs. price of R4.70 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Newpark REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 51 West Street, Houghton Estate, Houghton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2198
Newpark REIT Ltd is a real estate investment trust company in South Africa. The company focuses on investing in A-grade commercial properties. Its property portfolio comprises the JSE building, the 24 Central, and industrial buildings in Linbro Business Park and Crown City. The Company is organized into four main operating segments, which include Mixed use (office, retail, and storage), Head office, Office, and Industrial. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Office segment.
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