RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) Long-Term Debt: R1,566 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:RCL RCL Foods Ltd JSE:RCL
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GF Value R9.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RCL Foods Long-Term Debt?

RCL Foods JSE:RCL -3.03% 54 Long-Term Debt is R1,566 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:RCL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R9.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

RCL Foods's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,566 Mil.

RCL Foods's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2024 (R1,500 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R1,543 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (R1,543 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R1,566 Mil).

RCL Foods's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Jun. 2023 (R371 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (R0 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (R0 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R1,543 Mil).

RCL Foods  (JSE:RCL) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

RCL Foods Long-Term Debt Related Terms

RCL Foods Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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RCL Foods Long-Term Debt Chart

RCL Foods Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Long-Term Debt
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RCL Foods Semi-Annual Data
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of R1,566 Mil mean?
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) has a Long-Term Debt of R1,566 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is RCL Foods' Long-Term Debt too high?
RCL Foods' current Long-Term Debt is R1,566 Mil. Overall, RCL Foods has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCL Foods' Long-Term Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
RCL Foods' Long-Term Debt of R1,566 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. RCL Foods's current Long-Term Debt is R1,566 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RCL Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R9.05, compared to a current price of R8.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is R1,566 Mil. RCL Foods' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RCL Foods (JSE:RCL), the current Long-Term Debt is R1,566 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R8.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R9.05. GuruFocus considers RCL Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RCL:

  • Long-Term Debt: R1,566 Mil
  • GF Value™: R9.05 vs. price of R8.00 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

RCL Foods Business Description

Address Ten The Boulevard, Westway Office Park, Westville, NL, ZAF, 3629
RCL Foods Ltd is a South African food manufacturer that produces Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, Pieman's pies, Number 1 mageu, Sunbake bread, Supreme flour, Selati sugar, Bobtail, and Canine Cuisine dog food, Catmor and Feline Cuisine cat food, and Molatek animal feed, to name a few. It also produces a wide range of speciality and private label products. Its operating segments include Groceries, Baking, and Sugar.
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