Netcare (JSE:NTC) Short-Term Debt: R1,354 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:NTC Netcare Ltd JSE:NTC
83 GF Score
Price R19.18
GF Value R16.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Netcare Short-Term Debt?

Netcare JSE:NTC +0.21% 83 Short-Term Debt is R1,354 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NTC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R16.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Netcare's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,354 Mil.

Netcare's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Mar. 2025 (R769 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R562 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2025 (R562 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R1,354 Mil).

Netcare's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2023 (R1,250 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R1,603 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 (R1,603 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R562 Mil).

Netcare Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Netcare Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Netcare Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netcare's Short-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Netcare Short-Term Debt Chart

Netcare Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Short-Term Debt
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Netcare Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,387.00 1,603.00 769.00 562.00 1,354.00
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of R1,354 Mil mean?
Netcare (JSE:NTC) has a Short-Term Debt of R1,354 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Netcare's Short-Term Debt too high?
Netcare's current Short-Term Debt is R1,354 Mil. Overall, Netcare has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netcare's Short-Term Debt compare to HCA and THC?
Netcare's Short-Term Debt of R1,354 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 Short-Term Debt for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Netcare's current Short-Term Debt is R1,354 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netcare (JSE:NTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.95, compared to a current price of R19.18 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is R1,354 Mil. Netcare's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Netcare (JSE:NTC), the current Short-Term Debt is R1,354 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 Netcare (JSE:NTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R19.18 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.95. GuruFocus considers Netcare to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NTC:

  • Short-Term Debt: R1,354 Mil
  • GF Value™: R16.95 vs. price of R19.18 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Netcare Business Description

Other Exchanges NTCP.PFD:South Africa
Address 76 Maude Street, Corner West Street, Sandton 2196, Private Bag X34, Benmore, GT, ZAF, 2010
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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