Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) Interest Expense: R-1,188 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2021)


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What is Tongaat Hulett Interest Expense?

Tongaat Hulett JSE:TON 11 Interest Expense is R-1,188 Mil as of Sep. 2021. GuruFocus rates JSE:TON with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tongaat Hulett's interest expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R -628 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2021 was R-1,188 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. Tongaat Hulett's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R 1,350 Mil. Tongaat Hulett's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R -628 Mil. Tongaat Hulett's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was 2.15. 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.

Tongaat Hulett  (JSE:TON) 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.

Tongaat Hulett's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R-628 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R1,350 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Sep. 2021 was R453 Mil.

Tongaat Hulett's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2021 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2021 )
=-1*1350/-628
=2.15

* 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.

Tongaat Hulett Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tongaat Hulett'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.

Tongaat Hulett Interest Expense Chart

Tongaat Hulett Annual Data
Trend Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21
Interest Expense
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Tongaat Hulett Semi-Annual Data
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Tongaat Hulett 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 Sep. 2021 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-1,188 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-1,188 Mil mean?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a Interest Expense of R-1,188 Mil as of Sep. 2021. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tongaat Hulett and its competitors.
Is Tongaat Hulett's Interest Expense too high?
Tongaat Hulett's current Interest Expense is R-1,188 Mil. Overall, Tongaat Hulett has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongaat Hulett's Interest Expense compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Tongaat Hulett's Interest Expense of R-1,188 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Tongaat Hulett and its competitors. Tongaat Hulett's current Interest Expense is R-1,188 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongaat Hulett stock overvalued right now?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a current Interest Expense of R-1,188 Mil. The current Interest Expense is R-1,188 Mil. Tongaat Hulett's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON), the current Interest Expense is R-1,188 Mil as of Sep. 2021. 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.

Tongaat Hulett Business Description

Address Amanzimnyama Hill Road, P O Box 3, Tongaat, NL, ZAF, 4400
Tongaat Hulett Ltd produces sugar and glucose in Africa. It procures its raw materials both from land it owns and from private farmers. Tongaat sells its products to customers in the foodservice industry and to consumers as branded products. Raw sugar sales make up most of the company's revenue. Its biggest markets are South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The company also earns revenue by converting and developing land that it owns and has used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the by-products from its manufacturing processes create renewable energy, which the company uses to supply electricity to the grid in some instances.
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