Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) Interest Expense: R-1,175 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:VAL Valterra Platinum Ltd JSE:VAL
79 GF Score
Price R1,106.40
GF Value R810.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valterra Platinum Interest Expense?

Valterra Platinum JSE:VAL +0.51% 79 Interest Expense is R-1,175 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:VAL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R810.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Valterra Platinum's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -403 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-1,175 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. Valterra Platinum's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 22,193 Mil. Valterra Platinum's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -403 Mil. Valterra Platinum's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 55.07. 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.

Valterra Platinum  (JSE:VAL) 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.

Valterra Platinum's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-403 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R22,193 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R384 Mil.

Valterra Platinum'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*22193/-403
=55.07

* 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.

Valterra Platinum Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valterra Platinum'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.

Valterra Platinum Interest Expense Chart

Valterra Platinum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -346.00 -333.00 -594.00 -1,035.00 -1,175.00

Valterra Platinum Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -151.00 -719.00 -316.00 -772.00 -403.00
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Valterra Platinum 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-1,175 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-1,175 Mil mean?
Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) has a Interest Expense of R-1,175 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Valterra Platinum and its competitors.
Is Valterra Platinum's Interest Expense too high?
Valterra Platinum's current Interest Expense is R-1,175 Mil. Overall, Valterra Platinum has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valterra Platinum's Interest Expense compare to HL and SIND?
Valterra Platinum's Interest Expense of R-1,175 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Valterra Platinum and its competitors. Valterra Platinum's current Interest Expense is R-1,175 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valterra Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R810.34, compared to a current price of R1,106.40 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-1,175 Mil. Valterra Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL), the current Interest Expense is R-1,175 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1,106.40 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R810.34. GuruFocus considers Valterra Platinum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:VAL:

  • Interest Expense: R-1,175 Mil
  • GF Value™: R810.34 vs. price of R1,106.40 (36.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Valterra Platinum Business Description

Address 144 Oxford Road, Melrose, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Valterra Platinum Ltd supplies platinum group metals (PGMs). It provides services across the value chain, including mining, recycling, and trading of metals. Its products include PGMs such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium; base metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt sulphate, and chrome; and other by-products such as gold and sodium sulphate, with operations across different stages of production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Platinum. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Japan.
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