Life Healthcare Group HoldingsLTGHF 62 Gross Margin % is 68.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 69.25. GuruFocus rates LTGHF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 629 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks better than 77.74% on this metric.
LTGHF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.74% of 629
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs LTGHF: 68.75
Life Healthcare Group Holdings had a gross margin of 68.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (OTCPK:LTGHF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Life Healthcare Group Holdings had a gross margin of 68.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % Chart
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF) has a Gross Margin % of 68.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.25. Over the past decade, Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.24 to 71.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #140 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 68.89% is near median its 10-year median of 69.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.24 to a high of 71.56. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 68.89% is 71.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #140 out of 629 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 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #140 out of 629 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Life Healthcare Group Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 68.89% is 71.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Life Healthcare Group Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.24 to 71.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.25 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has consistently been above 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 Gross Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.09, based on 629 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 68.89% is 71.8% above 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 68.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.25. 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 (LTGHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.23, compared to a current price of $0.82 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.25 and 71.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF), the current Gross Margin % is 68.89% 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 (LTGHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.82 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.23.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTGHF:
Gross Margin %: 68.89% (near median its 10-year median of 69.25)
GF Value™: $1.23 vs. price of $0.82 (33.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#140 of 629)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTGHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Business Description
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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