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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Vukile Property Fund's interest expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R -659 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-1,358 Mil.
Vukile Property Fund (JSE:VKE) 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.
* 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.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Vukile Property Fund Ltd interest coverage is 2.43, which is low.
Vukile Property Fund Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vukile Property Fund'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.
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-1,358 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.
Vukile Property Fund (JSE:VKE) has a Interest Expense of R-1,358 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vukile Property Fund and its competitors.
Is Vukile Property Fund's Interest Expense too high?
Vukile Property Fund's current Interest Expense is R-1,358 Mil. Overall, Vukile Property Fund has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vukile Property Fund's Interest Expense compare to SPG and O?
Vukile Property Fund's Interest Expense of R-1,358 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the REITs 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 Vukile Property Fund and its competitors. Vukile Property Fund's current Interest Expense is R-1,358 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vukile Property Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vukile Property Fund (JSE:VKE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R21.30, compared to a current price of R23.86 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-1,358 Mil. Vukile Property Fund's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Vukile Property Fund (JSE:VKE), the current Interest Expense is R-1,358 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 Vukile Property Fund (JSE:VKE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vukile Property Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R23.86 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of R21.30.
GuruFocus considers Vukile Property Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:VKE:
Interest Expense: R-1,358 Mil
GF Value™: R21.30 vs. price of R23.86 (12% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:VKE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vukile Property Fund Ltd is a real estate company that owns property throughout South Africa. The company derives its revenue predominantly from property leases. Retail properties, particularly shopping malls, represent more than half of Vukile's property portfolio. Offices, industrial buildings, and sovereign properties are also its portfolio constituents. The majority of the company's tenants are large, listed national companies and franchises, with the remainder comprising government and midsize to large professional firms. The company's geographical segment includes South Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, which is further disaggregated into Spain and Portugal.
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