Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) Interest Expense: R-18 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:SEP Sephaku Holdings Ltd JSE:SEP
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Price R1.78
GF Value R1.72
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What is Sephaku Holdings Interest Expense?

Sephaku Holdings JSE:SEP 88 Interest Expense is R-18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEP with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sephaku Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -10 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-18 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. Sephaku Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 48 Mil. Sephaku Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -10 Mil. Sephaku Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.69. 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.


Sephaku Holdings  (JSE:SEP) 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.

Sephaku Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-10 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R48 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R34 Mil.

Sephaku Holdings'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*48.027/-10.233
=4.69

* 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.


Sephaku Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sephaku Holdings'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.

Sephaku Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Sephaku Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Sephaku Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Sephaku Holdings 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-18 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-18 Mil mean?
Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) has a Interest Expense of R-18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sephaku Holdings and its competitors.
Is Sephaku Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Sephaku Holdings' current Interest Expense is R-18 Mil. Overall, Sephaku Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sephaku Holdings' Interest Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Sephaku Holdings' Interest Expense of R-18 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Sephaku Holdings and its competitors. Sephaku Holdings's current Interest Expense is R-18 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sephaku Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.72, compared to a current price of R1.78 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-18 Mil. Sephaku Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP), the current Interest Expense is R-18 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 Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.78 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.72. GuruFocus considers Sephaku Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SEP:

  • Interest Expense: R-18 Mil
  • GF Value™: R1.72 vs. price of R1.78 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sephaku Holdings Business Description

Address Cnr Karee and John Vorster Streets, First Floor, Block A, Southdowns Office Park, Irene X54, Pretoria, GT, ZAF, 0062
Sephaku Holdings Ltd is a construction materials company. It offers investors a portfolio of assets focused on the building and construction materials industry. The company comprises ready-mix concrete and head office as the two main segments. The ready-mix concrete segment represents the part of the business that manufactures and sells ready-mixed concrete through its subsidiaries in South Africa.
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