Netcare (JSE:NTCP.PFD) OCF Margin %: 1.05% (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Below Median


JSE:NTCP.PFD Netcare Ltd JSE:NTCP.PFD
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What is Netcare OCF Margin %?

Netcare JSE:NTCP.PFD +1.09% 85 OCF Margin % is 1.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 6.92. GuruFocus rates JSE:NTCP.PFD with a GF Score™ of 85/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Netcare ranks worse than 72.46% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Netcare's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R140.00 Mil. Netcare's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R13,281.00 Mil. Therefore, Netcare's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.05%.

As of today, Netcare's current OCF Yield % is 0.68%.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Netcare was 10.87%. The lowest was -5.26%. And the median was 6.92%.

JSE:NTCP.PFD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.28
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

Netcare OCF Margin % Related Terms

Netcare OCF Margin % Historical Data

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

Netcare Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.87 8.71 7.93 7.42 9.29

Netcare Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF 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 -1.41 0.00 5.10 0.00 1.05
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Netcare OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=2447/26344
=9.29 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=140/13281
=1.05 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 1.05% mean?
Netcare (JSE:NTCP.PFD) has a OCF Margin % of 1.05% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 6.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #484 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Netcare's OCF Margin % too high?
Netcare's current OCF Margin % of 1.05% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.92. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median OCF Margin % is 8.28. Netcare's value of 1.05% is 87.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netcare ranks #484 out of 668 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 OCF Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #484 out of 668 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Netcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.28. Netcare's value of 1.05% is 87.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.92 vs. the industry median of 8.28, 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 OCF Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.28, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Netcare's current OCF Margin % of 1.05% is 87.3% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netcare's current OCF Margin % is 1.05%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 6.92. 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 (JSE:NTCP.PFD) has a current OCF Margin % of 1.05%. The current OCF Margin % is 1.05%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.92 and 87.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.28. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (JSE:NTCP.PFD), the current OCF Margin % is 1.05% 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.

Netcare Business Description

Other Exchanges NTC:South Africa
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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