Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Interest Expense: R-18 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:TPC Transpaco Ltd JSE:TPC
84 GF Score
Price R42.00
GF Value R35.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Transpaco Interest Expense?

Transpaco JSE:TPC 84 Interest Expense is R-18 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:TPC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R35.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Transpaco's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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. Transpaco's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 102 Mil. Transpaco's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -9 Mil. Transpaco's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.22. 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.


Transpaco  (JSE:TPC) 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.

Transpaco's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R102 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R140 Mil.

Transpaco'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*102.366/-9.122
=11.22

* 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.


Transpaco Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transpaco'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.

Transpaco Interest Expense Chart

Transpaco Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
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Transpaco Semi-Annual Data
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Transpaco 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-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?
Transpaco (JSE:TPC) has a Interest Expense of R-18 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Transpaco and its competitors.
Is Transpaco's Interest Expense too high?
Transpaco's current Interest Expense is R-18 Mil. Overall, Transpaco has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transpaco's Interest Expense compare to SW and PKG?
Transpaco's Interest Expense of R-18 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Transpaco and its competitors. Transpaco'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 Transpaco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco (JSE:TPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R35.43, compared to a current price of R42.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-18 Mil. Transpaco's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC), the current Interest Expense is R-18 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R42.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R35.43. GuruFocus considers Transpaco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TPC:

  • Interest Expense: R-18 Mil
  • GF Value™: R35.43 vs. price of R42.00 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Transpaco Business Description

Address 331 - 6th Street, PO Box 39601, Bramley, 2018, Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2090
Transpaco Ltd is a manufacturer, recycler, and distributor of paper and plastic packaging products. It operates in three business segments: Plastics Products, Paper and Board Products, and Property and Group Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Plastic products segment. Its Plastic products segment manufactures flexible plastic packaging solutions. Some of its products include Retail vest-type plastic bags; Refuse bags; Tubing and sheeting; Scholastic stationery; Heavy duty cores; Yarn cores; Conical containers; Stretch film and others.
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