What is Life Healthcare Group Holdings Net Margin %?
Life Healthcare Group HoldingsJSE:LHC +1.16%56 Net Margin % is 6.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates JSE:LHC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks better than 96.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LHC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.39 Med: 7.09 Max: 27
Current: 27
JSE:LHC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.26% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.885
vs JSE:LHC: 27.00
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Net 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Net 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) has a Net Margin % of 6.21% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 7.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #25 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current Net Margin % of 6.21% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 7.09. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.89. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 6.21% is 115.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #25 out of 668 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 Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Net Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #25 out of 668 companies for Net Margin %. This places Life Healthcare Group Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.89. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 6.21% is 115.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 2.89, 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 Net Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.89, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Net Margin % of 6.21% is 115.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Net Margin % is 6.21%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 7.09. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.61, compared to a current price of R10.43 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.21%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 115.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.89. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC), the current Net Margin % is 6.21% 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 (JSE:LHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R10.43 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.61.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LHC:
Net Margin %: 6.21% (12% below median its 10-year median of 7.09)
GF Value™: R15.61 vs. price of R10.43 (33.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#25 of 668)
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 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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