Netcare (STU:NH7) EV-to-EBIT: 9.22 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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STU:NH7 Netcare Ltd STU:NH7
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What is Netcare EV-to-EBIT?

Netcare STU:NH7 84 EV-to-EBIT is 9.22 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates STU:NH7 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 473 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Netcare ranks better than 79.49% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Netcare's Enterprise Value is €1,794 Mil. Netcare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €195 Mil. Therefore, Netcare's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Netcare's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

STU:NH7' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.63   Med: 11.95   Max: 21.82
Current: 8.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Netcare was 21.82. The lowest was 5.63. And the median was 11.95.

STU:NH7's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
79.49% of 473 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 15.81 vs STU:NH7: 8.65

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Netcare's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,343 Mil. Netcare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €195 Mil. Netcare's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.48%.


Netcare  (STU:NH7) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Netcare's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=194.53/1343.2848
=14.48 %

Netcare's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,343 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Netcare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €195 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.


Netcare EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Netcare EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netcare's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Netcare EV-to-EBIT Chart

Netcare Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Netcare Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 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 0.00 9.02 0.00 7.69 0.00

STU:NH7 vs HCA, THC, DVA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Netcare'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.


Netcare EV-to-EBIT vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Netcare's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Netcare's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


STU:NH7
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Netcare EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Netcare's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1793.931/194.53
=9.22

Netcare's current Enterprise Value is €1,794 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Netcare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €195 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 9.22 mean?
Netcare (STU:NH7) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.22 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 11.95. Over the past decade, Netcare's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.63 to 21.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #97 out of 473 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Netcare's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Netcare's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.22 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 11.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.63 to a high of 21.82. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.81. Netcare's value of 9.22 is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netcare ranks #97 out of 473 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #97 out of 473 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Netcare in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.81. Netcare's value of 9.22 is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Netcare's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.63 to 21.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.95 vs. the industry median of 15.81, Netcare 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 15.81, based on 473 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. Netcare's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.22 is 41.7% 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 Netcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netcare's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.22, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 11.95. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 9.22. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.22, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 11.95 and 41.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 15.81. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (STU:NH7), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.22 as of Aug. 18, 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 €0.10 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09.

Key valuation signals for STU:NH7:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.22 (23% below median its 10-year median of 11.95)
  • GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.10 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#97 of 473)

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 Business Description

Address 76 Maude Street, Corner West Street, Sandton 2196, Private Bag X34, Benmore, GT, ZAF, 2010
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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