Firstrand (NAM:FST) Interest Expense: R-106,839 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


NAM:FST Firstrand Ltd NAM:FST
85 GF Score
Price R96.23
GF Value R84.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Firstrand Interest Expense?

Firstrand NAM:FST -2.80% 85 Interest Expense is R-106,839 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.35 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Firstrand's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -58,712 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-106,839 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. Firstrand's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R Mil. Firstrand's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R Mil. 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.

Firstrand Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Firstrand'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.

Firstrand Interest Expense Chart

Firstrand Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Firstrand Semi-Annual Data
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Firstrand 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-106,839 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-106,839 Mil mean?
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a Interest Expense of R-106,839 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Firstrand and its competitors.
Is Firstrand's Interest Expense too high?
Firstrand's current Interest Expense is R-106,839 Mil. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's Interest Expense compare to JPM and BAC?
Firstrand's Interest Expense of R-106,839 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks 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 Firstrand and its competitors. Firstrand's current Interest Expense is R-106,839 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.35, compared to a current price of R96.23 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-106,839 Mil. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current Interest Expense is R-106,839 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R96.23 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.35. GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:

  • Interest Expense: R-106,839 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.35 vs. price of R96.23 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Firstrand Business Description

Address Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road, 4 Merchant Place, C Low, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
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