Tsogo Sun (JSE:TSG) Interest Expense: R-603 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:TSG Tsogo Sun Ltd JSE:TSG
81 GF Score
Price R7.96
GF Value R10.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tsogo Sun Interest Expense?

Tsogo Sun JSE:TSG +0.76% 81 Interest Expense is R-603 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TSG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R10.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Tsogo Sun's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -282 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-603 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. Tsogo Sun's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R 1,263 Mil. Tsogo Sun's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -282 Mil. Tsogo Sun's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.48. 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.

Tsogo Sun  (JSE:TSG) 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.

Tsogo Sun's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-282 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,263 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R4,832 Mil.

Tsogo Sun'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*1263/-282
=4.48

* 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.

Tsogo Sun Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tsogo Sun'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.

Tsogo Sun Interest Expense Chart

Tsogo Sun Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Tsogo Sun Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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JSE:TSG
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Tsogo Sun 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-603 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-603 Mil mean?
Tsogo Sun (JSE:TSG) has a Interest Expense of R-603 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Tsogo Sun and its competitors.
Is Tsogo Sun's Interest Expense too high?
Tsogo Sun's current Interest Expense is R-603 Mil. Overall, Tsogo Sun has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsogo Sun's Interest Expense compare to LVS and MGM?
Tsogo Sun's Interest Expense of R-603 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Tsogo Sun and its competitors. Tsogo Sun's current Interest Expense is R-603 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsogo Sun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsogo Sun (JSE:TSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R10.62, compared to a current price of R7.96 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-603 Mil. Tsogo Sun's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Tsogo Sun (JSE:TSG), the current Interest Expense is R-603 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 Tsogo Sun (JSE:TSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsogo Sun stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R7.96 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of R10.62. GuruFocus considers Tsogo Sun to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TSG:

  • Interest Expense: R-603 Mil
  • GF Value™: R10.62 vs. price of R7.96 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Tsogo Sun Business Description

Other Exchanges G5E:Germany
Address Montecasino Boulevard, Palazzo Towers East, Fourways, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2055
Tsogo Sun Ltd is engaged principally in the gaming, entertainment, and hospitality industry operating in South Africa. It owns and operates casino and entertainment destinations in South Africa, hotels, Galaxy Bingo sites, VSlots limited payout machines, playTSOGO, Bet.co.za, a Theme Park, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, bars, and conference facilities. The company's operating segments are; Casinos, LPMs, Other gaming and betting, and Corporate. Maximum revenue for the company is derived from its Casinos segment.
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