Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) Interest Expense: R-39 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Rainbow Chicken Interest Expense?

Rainbow Chicken JSE:RBO -1.54% 12 Interest Expense is R-39 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:RBO with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Rainbow Chicken's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -16 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-39 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. Rainbow Chicken's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 866 Mil. Rainbow Chicken's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -16 Mil. Rainbow Chicken's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 54.01. 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.

Rainbow Chicken  (JSE:RBO) 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.

Rainbow Chicken's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-16 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R866 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R201 Mil.

Rainbow Chicken'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*865.759/-16.031
=54.01

* 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.

Rainbow Chicken Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rainbow Chicken'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.

Rainbow Chicken Interest Expense Chart

Rainbow Chicken Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
-50.58 -85.73 -173.17 -154.06 -38.47

Rainbow Chicken Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial -107.85 -46.21 -15.86 -22.61 -16.03
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Rainbow Chicken 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-39 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-39 Mil mean?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a Interest Expense of R-39 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Rainbow Chicken and its competitors.
Is Rainbow Chicken's Interest Expense too high?
Rainbow Chicken's current Interest Expense is R-39 Mil. Overall, Rainbow Chicken has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Chicken's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Rainbow Chicken's Interest Expense of R-39 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. Rainbow Chicken's current Interest Expense is R-39 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Chicken stock overvalued right now?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a current Interest Expense of R-39 Mil. The current Interest Expense is R-39 Mil. Rainbow Chicken's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO), the current Interest Expense is R-39 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.

Rainbow Chicken Business Description

Address Cnr John Vorster and Nellmapius Drive, Southdowns Ridge Office Park Suite 12, Centurion, Irene, GT, ZAF, 3701
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is a fully integrated broiler producing company involved in all stages of chicken production from farm to fork. It is a trusted South African heritage brand that consumers have come to rely on for quality chicken products. Its diverse product offering includes the following product sets: Fresh Chicken, Standard Chicken, Frozen Specialized Chicken, Chilled process meat. It segments includes Chicken, Animal Feed (consisting of Epol and Driehoek), Waste-to-Value (consisting of Matzonox and Matzonox Fertilisers), Group (other immaterial segments). Maximum of revenue is from Chicken Segment.
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