Octodec Investments (JSE:OCT) Interest Expense: R-410 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:OCT Octodec Investments Ltd JSE:OCT
66 GF Score
Price R16.72
GF Value R11.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Octodec Investments Interest Expense?

Octodec Investments JSE:OCT -4.18% 66 Interest Expense is R-410 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:OCT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R11.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Octodec Investments's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -191 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-410 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. Octodec Investments's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 427 Mil. Octodec Investments's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -191 Mil. Octodec Investments's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.23. 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.

Octodec Investments  (JSE:OCT) 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.

Octodec Investments's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-191 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R427 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R3,975 Mil.

Octodec Investments'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*426.968/-191.484
=2.23

* 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.

Octodec Investments Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octodec Investments'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.

Octodec Investments Interest Expense Chart

Octodec Investments Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Interest Expense
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Octodec Investments Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -198.32 -256.69 -208.25 -218.79 -191.48
JSE:OCT
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Octodec Investments 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-410 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-410 Mil mean?
Octodec Investments (JSE:OCT) has a Interest Expense of R-410 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Octodec Investments and its competitors.
Is Octodec Investments' Interest Expense too high?
Octodec Investments' current Interest Expense is R-410 Mil. Overall, Octodec Investments has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octodec Investments' Interest Expense compare to VICI and WPC?
Octodec Investments' Interest Expense of R-410 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 Octodec Investments and its competitors. Octodec Investments's current Interest Expense is R-410 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octodec Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octodec Investments (JSE:OCT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R11.13, compared to a current price of R16.72 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-410 Mil. Octodec Investments' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Octodec Investments (JSE:OCT), the current Interest Expense is R-410 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 Octodec Investments (JSE:OCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octodec Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R16.72 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R11.13. GuruFocus considers Octodec Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:OCT:

  • Interest Expense: R-410 Mil
  • GF Value™: R11.13 vs. price of R16.72 (50.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Octodec Investments Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 101 Du Toit Street, CPA House, Tshwane, Pretoria, GT, ZAF, 0002
Octodec Investments Ltd is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company generates rental income from Residential, Retail - street shops, Retail - shopping centres, offices, industrial, and parking, where the majority of its revenue is from the Residential segment. The diversified portfolio comprises residential, retail, office, and industrial properties.
66GF Score

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