Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Interest Expense: R-65.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:RTO Rex Trueform Group Ltd JSE:RTO
59 GF Score
Price R11.00
GF Value R10.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Rex Trueform Group Interest Expense?

Rex Trueform Group JSE:RTO 59 Interest Expense is R-65.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:RTO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R10.66 (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. Rex Trueform Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -33.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-65.3 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. Rex Trueform Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 24.4 Mil. Rex Trueform Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -33.2 Mil. Rex Trueform Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.74. 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.

Rex Trueform Group  (JSE:RTO) 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.

Rex Trueform Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-33.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R24.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R489.7 Mil.

Rex Trueform Group'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*24.41/-33.175
=0.74

* 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. Rex Trueform Group Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Rex Trueform Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rex Trueform 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.

Rex Trueform Group Interest Expense Chart

Rex Trueform Group Annual Data
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Rex Trueform Group Semi-Annual Data
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Rex Trueform 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-65.3 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-65.3 Mil mean?
Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) has a Interest Expense of R-65.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Rex Trueform Group and its competitors.
Is Rex Trueform Group's Interest Expense too high?
Rex Trueform Group's current Interest Expense is R-65.3 Mil. Overall, Rex Trueform Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rex Trueform Group's Interest Expense compare to TJX and ROST?
Rex Trueform Group's Interest Expense of R-65.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. Rex Trueform Group's current Interest Expense is R-65.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rex Trueform Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R10.66, compared to a current price of R11.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-65.3 Mil. Rex Trueform Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO), the current Interest Expense is R-65.3 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R11.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R10.66. GuruFocus considers Rex Trueform Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RTO:

  • Interest Expense: R-65.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: R10.66 vs. price of R11.00 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Rex Trueform Group Business Description

Other Exchanges RTN:South Africa
Address 11 Byrnes Avenue, Ground Floor - Office 2, The Queen, Wynberg, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7800
Rex Trueform Group Ltd is a holding company. It is organized into four segments: Retail segment which comprises of the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property segment comprising of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town, which includes both investment and owner occupied properties. Media and broadcasting segment engaged in the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia. Water infrastructure segment comprises of an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group. The technology segment comprises of the group's investment in Byte Orbit that designs, builds, and launches digital innovation products through a full product lifecycle approach.
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