Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Interest Expense: R-265 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:PMR Premier Group Ltd JSE:PMR
60 GF Score
Price R195.23
GF Value R146.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Premier Group Interest Expense?

Premier Group JSE:PMR +0.61% 60 Interest Expense is R-265 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R146.09 (Significantly 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. Premier Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -136 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-265 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. Premier Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 1,226 Mil. Premier Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -136 Mil. Premier Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.04. 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.

Premier Group  (JSE:PMR) 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.

Premier Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-136 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,226 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,040 Mil.

Premier 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*1226.416/-135.686
=9.04

* 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.

Premier Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Premier 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.

Premier Group Interest Expense Chart

Premier Group Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
-378.69 -335.78 -395.60 -329.60 -265.30

Premier Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -183.15 -172.82 -156.78 -129.61 -135.69
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Premier 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-265 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-265 Mil mean?
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a Interest Expense of R-265 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors.
Is Premier Group's Interest Expense too high?
Premier Group's current Interest Expense is R-265 Mil. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's Interest Expense compare to KR and SFM?
Premier Group's Interest Expense of R-265 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Premier Group and its competitors. Premier Group's current Interest Expense is R-265 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group (JSE:PMR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R146.09, compared to a current price of R195.23 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-265 Mil. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current Interest Expense is R-265 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R195.23 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R146.09. GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:

  • Interest Expense: R-265 Mil
  • GF Value™: R146.09 vs. price of R195.23 (33.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Premier Group Business Description

Address Maxwell Office Park, Building 5, Magwa Crescent West, Isando, ZAF, 1600
Premier Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of staple milling and baking products, confectionery and home and personal care (HPC) products. The company is organized into two segments Millbake and Groceries and International. It derives maximum revenue from Millbake segment.
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