Vunani (JSE:VUN) Interest Expense: R-14.0 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:VUN Vunani Ltd JSE:VUN
85 GF Score
Price R2.50
GF Value R2.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vunani Interest Expense?

Vunani JSE:VUN 85 Interest Expense is R-14.0 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:VUN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Vunani's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -9.8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-14.0 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. Vunani's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R 213.3 Mil. Vunani's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -9.8 Mil. Vunani's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 21.82. 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.

Vunani  (JSE:VUN) 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.

Vunani's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-9.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R213.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R11.8 Mil.

Vunani's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*213.325/-9.776
=21.82

* 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.

Vunani Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vunani'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.

Vunani Interest Expense Chart

Vunani Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Vunani Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:VUN
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Vunani 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-14.0 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-14.0 Mil mean?
Vunani (JSE:VUN) has a Interest Expense of R-14.0 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vunani and its competitors.
Is Vunani's Interest Expense too high?
Vunani's current Interest Expense is R-14.0 Mil. Overall, Vunani has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vunani's Interest Expense compare to MS and GS?
Vunani's Interest Expense of R-14.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Capital Markets 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 Vunani and its competitors. Vunani's current Interest Expense is R-14.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vunani stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vunani (JSE:VUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.71, compared to a current price of R2.50 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-14.0 Mil. Vunani's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Vunani (JSE:VUN), the current Interest Expense is R-14.0 Mil as of Feb. 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 Vunani (JSE:VUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vunani stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.50 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.71. GuruFocus considers Vunani to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:VUN:

  • Interest Expense: R-14.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R2.71 vs. price of R2.50 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Vunani Business Description

Address 151 Katherine Street, Vunani House, Vunani Office Park, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Vunani Ltd is a financial services company. The company has five reportable segments: fund management, asset administration, advisory services, institutional securities broking, and insurance. The fund management comprises institutional and retail product offerings, which include equities, bonds, inflation-linked bonds, and property. The advisory segment provides corporate advisory and investment services. The institutional securities broking provides equity, derivative, and capital market trading services for institutional clients. The insurance segment provides short-term insurance, medical aid, individual life, and employee benefits in Eswatini. The asset administration provides beneficiary fund services for minor dependents of deceased retirement fund members.
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