Life Healthcare (JSE:LHC) — Market Cap & Net Worth
Market Cap & Net Worth: Life Healthcare (LHC)
Life Healthcare (JSE:LHC) has a market capitalization of $962.82 Million (ZAC1.81 Trillion) as of May 8, 2026. Listed on the JSE stock exchange, this South Africa-based company holds position #9334 globally and #67 in its home market, demonstrating a 2.18% increase in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Life Healthcare's stock price ZAC1266.00 by its total outstanding shares 1431029162 (1.43 Billion). Analyse LHC cash generation efficiency to see how efficiently the company converts income to cash.
Life Healthcare Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Life Healthcare's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows change from $2.04 Billion to $962.82 Million (-7.55% CAGR).
Life Healthcare Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Life Healthcare's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
0.03x
Life Healthcare's market cap is 0.03 times its annual revenue
Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
0.22x
Life Healthcare's market cap is 0.22 times its annual earnings
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.99 Billion | $16.40 Billion | $1.62 Billion | 0.12x | 1.23x |
| 2017 | $1.85 Billion | $20.80 Billion | $814.00 Million | 0.09x | 2.27x |
| 2018 | $1.85 Billion | $23.49 Billion | $1.57 Billion | 0.08x | 1.17x |
| 2019 | $1.80 Billion | $25.67 Billion | $2.57 Billion | 0.07x | 0.70x |
| 2020 | $1.23 Billion | $25.39 Billion | $38.00 Million | 0.05x | 32.27x |
| 2021 | $1.77 Billion | $26.89 Billion | $1.75 Billion | 0.07x | 1.01x |
| 2022 | $1.27 Billion | $20.53 Billion | $1.53 Billion | 0.06x | 0.83x |
| 2023 | $1.40 Billion | $22.64 Billion | $264.00 Million | 0.06x | 5.29x |
| 2024 | $1.25 Billion | $25.79 Billion | $4.83 Billion | 0.05x | 0.26x |
| 2025 | $866.23 Million | $25.10 Billion | $3.86 Billion | 0.03x | 0.22x |
Competitor Companies of LHC by Market Capitalization
Companies near Life Healthcare in the global market cap rankings as of May 8, 2026.
Key companies related to Life Healthcare by market ranking:
- HCA Holdings Inc (NYSE:HCA): Ranked #256 globally with a market cap of $96.03 Billion USD.
- FRESENIUS SE+CO. ADR 1/4 (F:FREA): Ranked #978 globally with a market cap of $26.87 Billion USD ( €22.98 Billion EUR).
- Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (XETRA:FRE): Ranked #998 globally with a market cap of $26.27 Billion USD ( €22.47 Billion EUR).
- IHH Healthcare Bhd (KLSE:5225): Ranked #1306 globally with a market cap of $19.63 Billion USD ( RM78.20 Billion MYR).
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #256 | HCA Holdings Inc | NYSE:HCA | $96.03 Billion | $429.45 |
| #978 | FRESENIUS SE+CO. ADR 1/4 | F:FREA | $26.87 Billion | €10.20 |
| #998 | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | XETRA:FRE | $26.27 Billion | €39.89 |
| #1306 | IHH Healthcare Bhd | KLSE:5225 | $19.63 Billion | RM8.85 |
Life Healthcare Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Life Healthcare's market cap moved from $2.04 Billion to $ 962.82 Million, with a yearly change of -7.55%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ZAC962.82 Million | +11.15% |
| 2025 | ZAC866.23 Million | -30.46% |
| 2024 | ZAC1.25 Billion | -10.83% |
| 2023 | ZAC1.40 Billion | +9.75% |
| 2022 | ZAC1.27 Billion | -28.12% |
| 2021 | ZAC1.77 Billion | +44.42% |
| 2020 | ZAC1.23 Billion | -31.76% |
| 2019 | ZAC1.80 Billion | -2.77% |
| 2018 | ZAC1.85 Billion | +0.12% |
| 2017 | ZAC1.85 Billion | -7.26% |
| 2016 | ZAC1.99 Billion | -2.39% |
| 2015 | ZAC2.04 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On May 7th, 2026 the market cap of Life Healthcare was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $962.82 Million USD |
| MoneyControl | $962.82 Million USD |
| MarketWatch | $962.82 Million USD |
| marketcap.company | $962.82 Million USD |
| Reuters | $962.82 Million USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.
About Life Healthcare
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, operates as a private healthcare company in Southern Africa. It operates through Southern Africa " Hospitals Services, Southern Africa - Complementary Services, Southern Africa - Healthcare Services, and International segments. The company operates acute hospitals; and Life Nkanyisa care centres that provide long-term chronic … Read more