Life Healthcare

JSE:LHC South Africa Medical Care Facilities
Market Cap
$851.02 Million
ZAC1.60 Trillion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#29186 Global
#49 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC1119.00
Change (1 day)
+0.27%
52-Week Range
ZAC1050.00 - ZAC1525.00
All Time High
ZAC3062.35
About

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

Life Healthcare (LHC) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: ZAC25.69 Billion ZAC

Based on the latest financial reports, Life Healthcare (LHC) holds total assets worth ZAC25.69 Billion ZAC as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Life Healthcare - Total Assets Trend (2009–2025)

This chart illustrates how Life Healthcare’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Life Healthcare - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (September 2025)

Life Healthcare's total assets of ZAC25.69 Billion consist of 33.0% current assets and 67.1% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (ZAC) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 14.8%
Accounts Receivable ZAC3.74 Billion 14.6%
Inventory ZAC408.00 Million 1.6%
Property, Plant & Equipment ZAC0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets ZAC609.00 Million 2.4%
Goodwill ZAC1.72 Billion 6.7%

Asset Composition Trend (2009–2025)

This chart illustrates how Life Healthcare's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Life Healthcare's current assets represent 33.0% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 17.8% in 2009.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 14.8% of total assets in 2025, up from 1.5% in 2009.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 8.0% of total assets, a decrease from 31.0% in 2009.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 14.6% of total assets.

Life Healthcare Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Life Healthcare based on total assets are shown below.

Life Healthcare - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.49 - 1.06

Strong asset utilization - Life Healthcare generates 0.98x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 0.09% - 19.83%

Excellent ROA - For every $100 in assets, Life Healthcare generates $ 15.04 in net profit.

Life Healthcare - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.20 1.43 0.75
Quick Ratio 1.14 1.34 0.66
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital ZAC1.42 Billion ZAC 2.27 Billion ZAC -2.52 Billion

Life Healthcare - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Life Healthcare's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 1.43
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 5.5%
Total Assets ZAC25.69 Billion
Market Capitalization $8.63 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Life Healthcare's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: Life Healthcare's assets grew by 5.5% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Life Healthcare (2009–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Life Healthcare from 2009 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-09-30 ZAC25.69 Billion +5.53%
2024-09-30 ZAC24.34 Billion -46.63%
2023-09-30 ZAC45.62 Billion +8.00%
2022-09-30 ZAC42.24 Billion +3.57%
2021-09-30 ZAC40.78 Billion -4.51%
2020-09-30 ZAC42.70 Billion +13.68%
2019-09-30 ZAC37.57 Billion -4.03%
2018-09-30 ZAC39.14 Billion +6.83%
2017-09-30 ZAC36.64 Billion +109.40%
2016-09-30 ZAC17.50 Billion +9.80%
2015-09-30 ZAC15.94 Billion +34.89%
2014-09-30 ZAC11.81 Billion +18.49%
2013-09-30 ZAC9.97 Billion +7.71%
2012-09-30 ZAC9.26 Billion +9.31%
2011-09-30 ZAC8.47 Billion +7.57%
2010-09-30 ZAC7.87 Billion +14.30%
2009-09-30 ZAC6.89 Billion --