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NetcareSTU:NH7 +8.70%84 PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates STU:NH7 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Netcare ranks worse than 52.3% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-16), Netcare's share price is €0.25. Netcare's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.45. Hence, Netcare's PB Ratio of today is 0.56.
Warning Sign:
Netcare Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.14) is close to 3-year high of 2.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Netcare's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NH7'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 2.06 Max: 5
Current: 2.14
During the past 13 years, Netcare's highest PB Ratio was 5.00. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 2.06.
STU:NH7's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.3% of 610
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs STU:NH7: 2.14
During the past 12 months, Netcare's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Netcare was 123.20% per year. The lowest was -39.70% per year. And the median was 4.55% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Netcare PB Ratio Related Terms
Netcare PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Netcare's PB 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Netcare's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Netcare's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Netcare's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Netcare's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Netcare (STU:NH7) has a PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Netcare's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #319 out of 610 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Netcare's PB Ratio too high?
Netcare's current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 5.00. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 2.01. Netcare's value of 0.56 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netcare ranks #319 out of 610 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Netcare has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netcare's PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Netcare ranks #319 out of 610 companies for PB Ratio. This places Netcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.01. Netcare's value of 0.56 is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Netcare's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 2.01, 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 PB Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.01, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Netcare's current PB Ratio of 0.56 is 72.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Netcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netcare's current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 2.06. 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 PB Ratio of 0.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.20, compared to a current price of €0.25 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 72.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.01. Netcare's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (STU:NH7), the current PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 16, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.25 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.20.
Key valuation signals for STU:NH7:
PB Ratio: 0.56 (73% below median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: €0.20 vs. price of €0.25 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#319 of 610)
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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