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South African (JSE) Healthcare Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-0.5%
  • 3M4.3%
  • 1Y-27.4%
  • YTD-3.6%

The Healthcare industry has stayed flat over the last week. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 27% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 46% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Healthcare Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 12 Feb 2026R83.2bR95.1b-R1,180,655,123.0011.2x-70.5x0.9x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026R88.5bR95.1b-R1,180,655,123.0011.5x-75x0.9x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025R77.7bR95.1b-R1,169,378,123.0031x-66.4x0.8x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025R89.4bR105.7bR381.2m12.8x234.5x0.8x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025R88.7bR105.7bR381.2m12.3x232.6x0.8x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025R94.9bR108.6bR5.9b11.7x15.9x0.9x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025R100.4bR108.4bR5.9b12.6x17.2x0.9x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025R97.6bR108.4bR5.9b11.7x16.7x0.9x
Sat, 24 May 2025R99.8bR108.4bR5.9b11.8x17x0.9x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025R117.9bR106.9bR8.7b14x13.6x1.1x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025R123.3bR107.6bR8.7b11.7x14.2x1.1x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025R123.8bR106.8bR8.7b11.7x14.3x1.2x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025R127.5bR106.8bR8.7b13.4x14.7x1.2x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024R129.3bR106.8bR8.7b12.9x14.9x1.2x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024R133.6bR103.8bR8.0b15.8x16.8x1.3x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024R140.3bR103.8bR8.0b16.2x17.6x1.4x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024R154.7bR101.8bR8.3b14.7x18.6x1.5x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024R153.0bR101.3bR8.4b13.7x18.2x1.5x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024R149.1bR101.3bR8.4b13x17.8x1.5x
Sun, 26 May 2024R140.6bR101.3bR8.4b11.7x16.8x1.4x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024R134.5bR100.0bR8.2b11.6x16.4x1.3x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024R143.6bR100.0bR8.0b15.7x18x1.4x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024R140.9bR98.0bR8.4b15.6x16.9x1.4x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024R145.7bR98.7bR8.3b15.8x17.5x1.5x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023R136.5bR98.7bR8.3b15x16.4x1.4x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023R128.9bR105.1bR8.5b14.6x15.2x1.2x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023R133.1bR105.1bR8.5b14.8x15.7x1.3x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023R131.6bR105.1bR8.5b14.6x15.5x1.3x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023R141.0bR102.7bR9.0b15x15.6x1.4x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023R140.0bR102.7bR9.0b15.2x15.5x1.4x
Mon, 29 May 2023R133.6bR102.7bR9.0b14.8x14.8x1.3x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023R140.7bR99.7bR8.9b16.8x15.8x1.4x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023R135.2bR99.7bR8.4b15.8x16.1x1.4x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023R121.2bR99.6bR9.0b14.1x13.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.4x


Total Market Cap: R121.2bTotal Earnings: R9.0bTotal Revenue: R99.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Healthcare Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the South African Healthcare industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.88x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Healthcare industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South African Healthcare sector?

ZA Market0.53%
Healthcare-0.47%
Healthcare Services0.021%
Pharma-0.81%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Healthcare Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 41.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 42.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 17.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Pharma industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 48% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Healthcare Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 43% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
LHC Life Healthcare Group HoldingsR11.000.3%
+R42.9m		-25.8%PS0.6x
CCC Cilo Cybin HoldingsR1.984.2%
+R23.0m		-62.6%PS80x

Latest News

APN
R109.05
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-36.0%
LHC
R11.00
Life Healthcare Group Holdings
7D
0.3%
1Y
-25.8%

LHC: JPMorgan Upgrade And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Life Healthcare Group Holdings to R13.70, citing slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a marginally lower forward P/E multiple as key drivers of the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Life Healthcare Group Holdings has turned more positive, with some bullish analysts pointing to a more supportive risk reward profile at the updated R13.70 price target.
NTC
R15.51
Netcare
7D
-0.2%
1Y
14.8%

Netcare Limited's (JSE:NTC) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment

Jan 30
Netcare Limited's (JSE:NTC) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment
CCC
R1.98
Cilo Cybin Holdings
7D
4.2%
1Y
-62.6%