Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Interest Expense: R-217 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:SLG Salungano Group Ltd JSE:SLG
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Price R0.80
GF Value R0.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Salungano Group Interest Expense?

Salungano Group JSE:SLG 30 Interest Expense is R-217 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SLG with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Salungano Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -84 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-217 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. Salungano Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 114 Mil. Salungano Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -84 Mil. Salungano Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37. 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.

Salungano Group  (JSE:SLG) 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.

Salungano Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-84 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R114 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R17 Mil.

Salungano 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*114.427/-83.712
=1.37

* 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.

Salungano Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salungano 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.

Salungano Group Interest Expense Chart

Salungano Group Annual Data
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Salungano Group Semi-Annual Data
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Salungano 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-217 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-217 Mil mean?
Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) has a Interest Expense of R-217 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Salungano Group and its competitors.
Is Salungano Group's Interest Expense too high?
Salungano Group's current Interest Expense is R-217 Mil. Overall, Salungano Group has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salungano Group's Interest Expense compare to CNR?
Salungano Group's Interest Expense of R-217 Mil can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Salungano Group and its competitors. Salungano Group's current Interest Expense is R-217 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salungano Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.53, compared to a current price of R0.80 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-217 Mil. Salungano Group's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG), the current Interest Expense is R-217 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.80 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.53. GuruFocus considers Salungano Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SLG:

  • Interest Expense: R-217 Mil
  • GF Value™: R0.53 vs. price of R0.80 (50.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Salungano Group Business Description

Address 142 Western Service Road, First Floor, Building 10, Woodmead Business Park, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Salungano Group Ltd is a South African firm mainly engaged in the mining, processing, sale, and distribution of thermal coal. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Mining, Trading, Property rental and other, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Mining segment, which is involved in the exploration, beneficiation, and mining of bituminous coal. The mining operations of the Group are carried out at Elandspruit, Khanyisa, Vanggatfontein, Arnot, and Moabsvelden mining complexes. The Trading segment buys and sells coal to inland customers, and the property rental segment rents property to other segments within the group.
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