NetcareSTU:NH7 85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates STU:NH7 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.28. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Netcare ranks worse than 66.13% 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. Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NH7'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.98
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Netcare was 1.98. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.63.
STU:NH7's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 66.13% of 248
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs STU:NH7: 0.56
During the past 12 months, Netcare's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Netcare was 19.00% per year. The lowest was -20.40% per year. And the median was 11.25% 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.
Netcare (STU:NH7) 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.
Netcare Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Netcare Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
STU:NH7 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Netcare'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.
Netcare Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (STU:NH7) 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 Netcare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #164 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Netcare's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Netcare's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is near median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.98. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Netcare's value of 0.68 is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netcare ranks #164 out of 248 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #164 out of 248 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Netcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Netcare's value of 0.68 is 65.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Netcare's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Netcare 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 248 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. Netcare'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 Netcare 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. Netcare's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.63. 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 (STU:NH7) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.28, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 65.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (STU:NH7), 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 Netcare (STU:NH7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.28.
Key valuation signals for STU:NH7:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.68 (near median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: €0.28 vs. price of €0.20 (28.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#164 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NH7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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