PPKRF (Pepkor Holdings) Interest Expense: $-201 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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PPKRF Pepkor Holdings Ltd PPKRF
87 GF Score
Price $1.30
GF Value $1.63
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pepkor Holdings Interest Expense?

Pepkor Holdings PPKRF 87 Interest Expense is $-201 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PPKRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.63. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Pepkor Holdings's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -104 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-201 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. Pepkor Holdings's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 350 Mil. Pepkor Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -104 Mil. Pepkor Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.35. 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.

Pepkor Holdings  (OTCPK:PPKRF) 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.

Pepkor Holdings's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-104 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $350 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,607 Mil.

Pepkor Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*349.624/-104.362
=3.35

* 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.

Pepkor Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pepkor Holdings'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.

Pepkor Holdings Interest Expense Chart

Pepkor Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Interest Expense
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Pepkor Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Pepkor Holdings 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-201 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 $-201 Mil mean?
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a Interest Expense of $-201 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Pepkor Holdings and its competitors.
Is Pepkor Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Pepkor Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-201 Mil. Overall, Pepkor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepkor Holdings' Interest Expense compare to DDS and M?
Pepkor Holdings' Interest Expense of $-201 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. Pepkor Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-201 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepkor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a current Interest Expense of $-201 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.63, compared to a current price of $1.30 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-201 Mil. Pepkor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF), the current Interest Expense is $-201 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepkor Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.30 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.63.

Key valuation signals for PPKRF:

  • Interest Expense: $-201 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.63 vs. price of $1.30 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Pepkor Holdings Business Description

Address 36 Stellenberg Road, Parow Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7493
Pepkor Holdings Ltd is a South African retail investment company specializing in discount and value consumer goods. The company operates across three segments: i) Clothing and general merchandise: This segment includes all clothing, footwear and homeware (CFH) retail brands. ii) Furniture, appliances and electronics: This segment includes the Pepkor Lifestyle retail business. iii) FinTech: This segment provides Financial services including Lending, Insurance, etc. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Clothing and general merchandise segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from South Africa.
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