Life Healthcare Group HoldingsLTGHF 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates LTGHF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 62/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks worse than 61.94% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTGHF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.8 Max: 1.33
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Life Healthcare Group Holdings was 1.33. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.80.
LTGHF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 61.94% of 247
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs LTGHF: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Life Healthcare Group Holdings was 6.24%. The lowest was 1.86%. And the median was 3.53%.
During the past 12 months, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Life Healthcare Group Holdings was 70.50% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was -1.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (OTCPK:LTGHF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LTGHF vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* 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 (LTGHF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #153 out of 247 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.33. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 0.68 is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #153 out of 247 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #153 out of 247 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Life Healthcare Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 0.68 is 65.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Life Healthcare Group Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 247 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is 65.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. 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 $0.94, compared to a current price of $0.82 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 65.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 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 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTGHF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.68 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $0.82 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#153 of 247)
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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