Netcare's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.71.
Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1.47.
Netcare's EPS (Diluted) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.70.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1.44.
Netcare's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.72.
Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 29.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.80% per year.
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During the past 13 years, Netcare's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 47.90% per year. The lowest was -33.90% per year. And the median was 11.80% per year.
Netcare (JSE:NTC) EPS (Basic) Explanation
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.
Netcare EPS (Basic) Related Terms
Netcare EPS (Basic) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Netcare's EPS (Basic) 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.
EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.
Netcare's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Basic) 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 R1.47
* 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 (JSE:NTC) has a EPS (Basic) of R1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors.
Is Netcare's EPS (Basic) too high?
Netcare's current EPS (Basic) is R1.47. Overall, Netcare has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netcare's EPS (Basic) compare to HCA and THC?
Netcare's EPS (Basic) of R1.47 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. Netcare's current EPS (Basic) is R1.47. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netcare (JSE:NTC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.79, compared to a current price of R17.77 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is R1.47. Netcare's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (JSE:NTC), the current EPS (Basic) is R1.47 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 Netcare (JSE:NTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netcare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R17.77 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.79.
GuruFocus considers Netcare to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NTC:
EPS (Basic): R1.47
GF Value™: R16.79 vs. price of R17.77 (5.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NTC 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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