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What is Life Healthcare Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT?
Life Healthcare Group HoldingsJSE:LHC -0.70%56 EV-to-EBIT is 7.85 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 13.63. GuruFocus rates JSE:LHC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks better than 82.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Life Healthcare Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LHC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.07 Med: 13.63 Max: 24.19
Current: 7.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Life Healthcare Group Holdings was 24.19. The lowest was -70.07. And the median was 13.63.
JSE:LHC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 82.42% of 472
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 15.75
vs JSE:LHC: 7.85
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R20,854 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,618 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Healthcare Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R20,540 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,618 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.85 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 13.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #83 out of 472 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 7.85 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 13.63. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.75. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 7.85 is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #83 out of 472 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #83 out of 472 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Life Healthcare Group Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.75. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 7.85 is 50.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.63 vs. the industry median of 15.75, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 15.75, based on 472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.85 is 50.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.85, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 13.63. 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 R15.67, compared to a current price of R11.33 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.85, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 13.63 and 50.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 15.75. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.85 as of Aug. 13, 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 R11.33 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.67.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LHC:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.85 (42% below median its 10-year median of 13.63)
GF Value™: R15.67 vs. price of R11.33 (27.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#83 of 472)
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.
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