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During the past 12 months, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 135.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 36.10% per year. The lowest was -20.00% per year. And the median was 0.20% per year.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
JSE:LHC vs HCA, THC, EHC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Healthcare Group Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 R4.71
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R4.71 mean?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R4.71 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #385 out of 502 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R4.71. Based on the distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #385 out of 502 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #385 out of 502 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Life Healthcare Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 10.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.70, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 10.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R4.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.69, compared to a current price of R12.08 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R4.71. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R4.71 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 Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R12.08 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.69.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LHC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): R4.71
GF Value™: R15.69 vs. price of R12.08 (23% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd is a private healthcare provider in southern Africa, prominently serving the medically insured market. The company is in the business of providing hospital and complementary services (which include mental healthcare, acute rehabilitation, renal dialysis, oncology and diagnostics) and healthcare services. It operates via three segments: Hospitals segment (acute hospitals), the Complementary Services segment (mental health, acute rehabilitation, renal dialysis, oncology and diagnostics) and the Healthcare Services segment (Life Nkanyisa and Life Health Solutions). The majority of revenue is derived from the hospitals segment. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Southern Africa.
63GF Score
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