Netcare (STU:NH7) FCF Margin %: -2.32% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:NH7 Netcare Ltd STU:NH7
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What is Netcare FCF Margin %?

Netcare STU:NH7 85 FCF Margin % is -2.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:NH7 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Netcare ranks worse than 70.25% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Netcare's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-16 Mil. Netcare's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €686 Mil. Therefore, Netcare's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.32%.

As of today, Netcare's current FCF Yield % is -7.27%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Netcare's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:NH7' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.57   Med: 0.22   Max: 5.48
Current: -5.49


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Netcare was 5.48%. The lowest was -10.57%. And the median was 0.22%.

STU:NH7's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
70.25% of 669 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 3.39 vs STU:NH7: -5.49


Netcare FCF Margin % Related Terms


Netcare FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netcare's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Netcare Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.48 2.26 1.57 1.39 3.10

Netcare Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 -5.65 -7.66 1.68 -8.75 -2.32

STU:NH7 vs HCA, THC, DVA: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Netcare's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Netcare's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Netcare's FCF Margin % falls into.


STU:NH7
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Netcare FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Netcare's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=39.947/1288.082
=3.10 %

Netcare's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-15.906/685.879
=-2.32 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -2.32% mean?
Netcare (STU:NH7) has a FCF Margin % of -2.32% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #470 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Netcare's FCF Margin % too high?
Netcare's current FCF Margin % is -2.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Netcare ranks #470 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Netcare has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netcare's FCF Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #470 out of 669 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Netcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.39, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netcare's current FCF Margin % is -2.32%. 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 FCF Margin % of -2.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 1900% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.32%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (STU:NH7), the current FCF Margin % is -2.32% 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 (STU:NH7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 1900% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for STU:NH7:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.32%
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.20 (1900% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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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