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NetcareSTU:NH7 84 Buyback Yield % is 3.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates STU:NH7 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Netcare ranks better than 85.77% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Netcare's Buyback Yield % 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.
STU:NH7 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Netcare's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Netcare Buyback Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Netcare's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Netcare's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Netcare (STU:NH7) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #39 out of 274 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Netcare's Buyback Yield % too high?
Netcare's current Buyback Yield % of 3.41 is 171% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Based on the distribution chart, Netcare ranks #39 out of 274 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Netcare has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netcare's Buyback Yield % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #39 out of 274 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Netcare in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. Netcare's current Buyback Yield % is 3.41, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netcare stock overvalued right now?
Netcare (STU:NH7) has a current Buyback Yield % of 3.41. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.20, compared to a current price of €0.23 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.41, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Netcare's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (STU:NH7), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.41 as of Jul. 15, 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 Netcare (STU:NH7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netcare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.23 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.20.
Key valuation signals for STU:NH7:
Buyback Yield %: 3.41 (171% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: €0.20 vs. price of €0.23 (15% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NH7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Netcare Ltd operates a network of hospitals in South Africa. Its network also includes emergency, cancer care, diagnostic support, primary care, and renal care services as well as occupational health and wellness services. The firm operates in two segments: Hospital and emergency services and Primary Care. The Hospital and emergency services segment contributes to majority of the firm's revenue. Netcare's services include Netcare appointmed TM, Netcare Cancer Care, Netcare Family Connect Line, Netcare Occupational Health and Netcare Pharmacy.
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