SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) Interest Expense: R-750 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:SAC SA Corporate Real Estate Ltd JSE:SAC
69 GF Score
Price R3.69
GF Value R2.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is SAorate Real Estate Interest Expense?

SAorate Real Estate JSE:SAC +2.50% 69 Interest Expense is R-750 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:SAC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. SAorate Real Estate's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -358 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-750 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. SAorate Real Estate's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 677 Mil. SAorate Real Estate's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -358 Mil. SAorate Real Estate's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.89. 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.

SAorate Real Estate  (JSE:SAC) 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.

SAorate Real Estate's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-358 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R677 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R8,071 Mil.

SAorate Real Estate'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*677.117/-358.489
=1.89

* 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. SA Corporate Real Estate Ltd interest coverage is 1.79, which is low.

SAorate Real Estate Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAorate Real Estate'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.

SAorate Real Estate Interest Expense Chart

SAorate Real Estate Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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SAorate Real Estate Semi-Annual Data
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SAorate Real Estate 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-750 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-750 Mil mean?
SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) has a Interest Expense of R-750 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on SAorate Real Estate and its competitors.
Is SAorate Real Estate's Interest Expense too high?
SAorate Real Estate's current Interest Expense is R-750 Mil. Overall, SAorate Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAorate Real Estate's Interest Expense compare to VICI and WPC?
SAorate Real Estate's Interest Expense of R-750 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 SAorate Real Estate and its competitors. SAorate Real Estate's current Interest Expense is R-750 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAorate Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.32, compared to a current price of R3.69 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-750 Mil. SAorate Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 13 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 SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC), the current Interest Expense is R-750 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 SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAorate Real Estate stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R3.69 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.32. GuruFocus considers SAorate Real Estate to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SAC:

  • Interest Expense: R-750 Mil
  • GF Value™: R2.32 vs. price of R3.69 (59.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 13 warning signs

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

SAorate Real Estate Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Corner Lower Road and West Road South, GreenPark Corner, 16th Floor, Morningside, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
SA Corporate Real Estate Ltd is a real estate investment trust. The company's portfolio includes mostly industrial and retail properties, with the remainder of inner-city residential and commercial assets. The properties are mainly located in the metropolitan centres of South Africa, with more than half located in Gauteng, approximately one-third in KwaZulu-Natal, and the others in Western Cape and other regions. The company's tenants consist of large national tenants, government tenants and franchisees. Its reportable segments are Retail, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Corporate. The company generates the maximum of its revenue from the Residential segment.
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