Spur (JSE:SUR) Interest Expense: R-11 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:SUR Spur Corp Ltd JSE:SUR
91 GF Score
Price R40.61
GF Value R40.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Spur Interest Expense?

Spur JSE:SUR -0.95% 91 Interest Expense is R-11 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:SUR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R40.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Spur's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-11 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. Spur's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 228 Mil. Spur's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -5 Mil. Spur's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 41.89. 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.

Spur  (JSE:SUR) 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.

Spur's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R228 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R81 Mil.

Spur'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*228.397/-5.452
=41.89

* 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.

Spur Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spur'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.

Spur Interest Expense Chart

Spur Annual Data
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Spur Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:SUR
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Spur 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-11 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-11 Mil mean?
Spur (JSE:SUR) has a Interest Expense of R-11 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Spur and its competitors.
Is Spur's Interest Expense too high?
Spur's current Interest Expense is R-11 Mil. Overall, Spur has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spur's Interest Expense compare to MCD and SBUX?
Spur's Interest Expense of R-11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants 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 Spur and its competitors. Spur's current Interest Expense is R-11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spur (JSE:SUR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R40.90, compared to a current price of R40.61 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-11 Mil. Spur's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 Spur (JSE:SUR), the current Interest Expense is R-11 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 Spur (JSE:SUR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spur stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R40.61 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R40.90. GuruFocus considers Spur to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SUR:

  • Interest Expense: R-11 Mil
  • GF Value™: R40.90 vs. price of R40.61 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Spur Business Description

Address 14 Edison Way, Century Gate Business Park, Century City, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7441
Spur Corp Ltd is a South African multi-brand restaurant franchisor. The group operates as franchisor for the Spur Steak Ranches, Panarottis Pizza Pasta, John Dory's Fish Grill Sushi, The Hussar Grill, RocoMamas (including RocoGo), Casa Bella, Nikos, Doppio Zero and Piza e Vino brands. The company's segment includes South Africa and International segment. South Africa segment include: Franchise, Manufacturing and distribution, Retail company stores, Marketing and Other. International segment include Australasia, Rest of Africa and Middle East and Marketing. Key revenue is generated from South Africa segment.
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