VODAF (Vodacom Group) Interest Expense: $-488 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


VODAF Vodacom Group Ltd VODAF
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What is Vodacom Group Interest Expense?

Vodacom Group VODAF 77 Interest Expense is $-488 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Vodacom Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -253 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-488 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. Vodacom Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1,280 Mil. Vodacom Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -253 Mil. Vodacom Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06. 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.

Vodacom Group  (OTCPK:VODAF) 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.

Vodacom Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-253 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,280 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,021 Mil.

Vodacom Group'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*1279.807/-253.143
=5.06

* 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.

Vodacom Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodacom Group'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.

Vodacom Group Interest Expense Chart

Vodacom Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Expense
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Vodacom Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Vodacom Group 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 $-488 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 $-488 Mil mean?
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Interest Expense of $-488 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors.
Is Vodacom Group's Interest Expense too high?
Vodacom Group's current Interest Expense is $-488 Mil. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Vodacom Group's Interest Expense of $-488 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 Vodacom Group and its competitors. Vodacom Group's current Interest Expense is $-488 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VODAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.40, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-488 Mil. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Interest Expense is $-488 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.40. GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VODAF:

  • Interest Expense: $-488 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.40 vs. price of $8.98 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Vodacom Group Business Description

Address 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodacom Corporate Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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