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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.04%.
LTGHF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 84.11% of 604
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.195
vs LTGHF: 57.04
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (OTCPK:LTGHF) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Healthcare Group Holdings's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 57.04 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #96 out of 604 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is 57.04. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.20. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 57.04 is 29151.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #96 out of 604 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Life Healthcare Group Holdings ranks #96 out of 604 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Life Healthcare Group Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.20. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' value of 57.04 is 29151.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.20, based on 604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % of 57.04 is 29151.3% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is 57.04. 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 $0.95, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 57.04 and 29151.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.20. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 57.04 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 $0.69 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.95.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTGHF:
3-Year RORE %: 57.04
GF Value™: $0.95 vs. price of $0.69 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29151.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#96 of 604)
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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