YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Interest Expense: R-684.8 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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JSE:YYLBEE YeboYethu Ltd JSE:YYLBEE
55 GF Score
Price R58.00
GF Value R22.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is YeboYethu Interest Expense?

YeboYethu JSE:YYLBEE +0.87% 55 Interest Expense is R-684.8 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:YYLBEE with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R22.50 (Significantly 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. YeboYethu's interest expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R -337.3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R-684.8 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. YeboYethu's Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R 372.9 Mil. YeboYethu's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R -337.3 Mil. YeboYethu's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.11. 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.

YeboYethu  (JSE:YYLBEE) 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.

YeboYethu's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R-337.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R372.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R0.0 Mil.

YeboYethu's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*372.947/-337.285
=1.11

* 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.

YeboYethu Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YeboYethu'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.

YeboYethu Interest Expense Chart

YeboYethu Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Interest Expense
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YeboYethu Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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YeboYethu 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-684.8 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-684.8 Mil mean?
YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) has a Interest Expense of R-684.8 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on YeboYethu and its competitors.
Is YeboYethu's Interest Expense too high?
YeboYethu's current Interest Expense is R-684.8 Mil. Overall, YeboYethu has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YeboYethu's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
YeboYethu's Interest Expense of R-684.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 YeboYethu and its competitors. YeboYethu's current Interest Expense is R-684.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YeboYethu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R22.50, compared to a current price of R58.00 — trading 157.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-684.8 Mil. YeboYethu's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE), the current Interest Expense is R-684.8 Mil as of Sep. 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R58.00 is trading 157.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R22.50. GuruFocus considers YeboYethu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:YYLBEE:

  • Interest Expense: R-684.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: R22.50 vs. price of R58.00 (157.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

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

YeboYethu Business Description

Address 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodacom Corporate Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685
YeboYethu Ltd is a special purpose company formed for the purpose is to buying and holding Vodacom SA ordinary shares and Vodacom SA A shares for the benefit of shareholders. Vodacom SA is a mobile communications network operator in South Africa, by a large number of customers and revenue. The principal activities of the company are to carry on the business of acquiring and holding shares in Vodacom Group and receive and distribute dividends and other distributions received by it pursuant to its holding in Vodacom Group.
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