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Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Other Operating Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R6,964 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R13,943 Mil.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Mar. 2025 (R6,728 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R6,979 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 (R6,979 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R6,964 Mil).
Life Healthcare Group Holdings's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Sep. 2023 (R12,180 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R12,995 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2024 (R12,995 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R13,707 Mil).
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Other Operating Expense Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart
Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)
Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.
Other Operating Expense 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 R13,943 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Other Operating Expense of R13,943 Mil mean?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC) has a Other Operating Expense of R13,943 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Other Operating Expense too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current Other Operating Expense is R13,943 Mil. Overall, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Other Operating Expense compare to HCA and THC?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Other Operating Expense of R13,943 Mil 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 Other Operating Expense for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Other Operating Expense is R13,943 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.64, compared to a current price of R11.11 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is R13,943 Mil. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life Healthcare Group Holdings (JSE:LHC), the current Other Operating Expense is R13,943 Mil 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 R11.11 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.64.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LHC:
Other Operating Expense: R13,943 Mil
GF Value™: R15.64 vs. price of R11.11 (29% below fair value)
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.
57GF Score
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