Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Long-Term Debt: R6,404 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:SPP Spar Group Ltd JSE:SPP
52 GF Score
Price R47.18
GF Value R107.98
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Spar Group Long-Term Debt?

Spar Group JSE:SPP +2.90% 52 Long-Term Debt is R6,404 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SPP with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R107.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Spar Group's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R6,404 Mil.

Spar Group's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Mar. 2025 (R6,741 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R6,515 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2025 (R6,515 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R6,404 Mil).

Spar Group's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2023 (R7,337 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R5,073 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (R5,073 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R6,515 Mil).

Spar Group  (JSE:SPP) 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.

Spar Group Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Spar Group Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Spar Group Long-Term Debt Chart

Spar Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7,346.20 7,090.30 7,336.90 5,072.80 6,514.50

Spar Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Long-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,764.10 5,072.80 6,741.40 6,514.50 6,403.60
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What does a Long-Term Debt of R6,404 Mil mean?
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) has a Long-Term Debt of R6,404 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Spar Group's Long-Term Debt too high?
Spar Group's current Long-Term Debt is R6,404 Mil. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's Long-Term Debt compare to SYY and USFD?
Spar Group's Long-Term Debt of R6,404 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Spar Group's current Long-Term Debt is R6,404 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group (JSE:SPP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R107.98, compared to a current price of R47.18 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is R6,404 Mil. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP), the current Long-Term Debt is R6,404 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R47.18 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R107.98. GuruFocus considers Spar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SPP:

  • Long-Term Debt: R6,404 Mil
  • GF Value™: R107.98 vs. price of R47.18 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Spar Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SGPPY:USA
Address 1 Ncondo Place, The Umhlanga Arch, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4001
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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