LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LTC • US5021751020
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This LTC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LTC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LTC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LTC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years LTC has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years LTC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LTC's Return On Assets of 5.69% is amongst the best of the industry. LTC outperforms 95.08% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LTC (10.91%) is better than 89.34% of its industry peers.
- LTC has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: LTC outperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
- LTC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% |
ROA(3y)5.18%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)10.14%
ROE(5y)9.99%
ROIC(3y)4.8%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
1.3 Margins
- LTC has a better Profit Margin (44.62%) than 94.26% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LTC has declined.
- LTC's Operating Margin of 31.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTC outperforms 63.93% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LTC has declined.
- LTC has a better Gross Margin (75.32%) than 72.13% of its industry peers.
- LTC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 75.32% |
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.06%
PM growth 3Y-7.7%
PM growth 5Y-5.62%
GM growth 3Y-6.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.62%
2. LTC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LTC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LTC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- LTC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LTC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.28, we must say that LTC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.28, LTC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that LTC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- LTC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTC outperforms 72.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- LTC has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that LTC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LTC (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LTC has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that LTC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LTC has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LTC outperforms 54.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. LTC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LTC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.27%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.81% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.63% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LTC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.27%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%441.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.63%
Revenue growth 3Y14.48%
Revenue growth 5Y10.53%
Sales Q2Q%-49.21%
3.2 Future
- LTC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.80% yearly.
- LTC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.94%
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. LTC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LTC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.02.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LTC indicates a rather cheap valuation: LTC is cheaper than 92.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LTC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.35), we can say LTC is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.20, LTC is valued on the expensive side.
- 94.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LTC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- LTC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LTC is valued expensively inside the industry as 84.43% of the companies are valued cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LTC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LTC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.80% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
5. LTC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LTC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.14%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.54, LTC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LTC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.14% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LTC decreases each year by -0.01%.
- LTC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LTC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- LTC pays out 91.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LTC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP91.57%
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
LTC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
37.16
-0.16 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners73.91%
Inst Owner Change1.34%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change10.58%
Market Cap1.80B
Revenue(TTM)262.85M
Net Income(TTM)117.28M
Analysts68.33
Price Target41.31 (11.17%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio6.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.14% |
Yearly Dividend2.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP91.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date03-23 2026-03-23 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-86.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-242.37%
Max EPS beat(2)69.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-53.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-242.37%
Max EPS beat(4)69.02%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.83%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.8%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-14.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)71.75%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)18.28%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.76%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.03%
PT rev (1m)6.18%
PT rev (3m)6.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 | ||
| P/S | 6.86 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.82 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY7.13%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)-4.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY7.54%
SpS5.42
BVpS22.16
TBVpS22.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number36.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROCE | 4.14% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.31% | ||
| OM | 31.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 75.32% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.18%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)10.14%
ROE(5y)9.99%
ROIC(3y)4.8%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
ROICexc(3y)4.84%
ROICexc(5y)4.71%
ROICexgc(3y)4.86%
ROICexgc(5y)4.72%
ROCE(3y)6.07%
ROCE(5y)5.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.11%
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.06%
PM growth 3Y-7.7%
PM growth 5Y-5.62%
GM growth 3Y-6.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.62%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 955.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 137.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 112.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
F-Score3
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)378.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)263.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)57.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)42.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.27%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%441.03%
EPS Next Y-22.94%
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.63%
Revenue growth 3Y14.48%
Revenue growth 5Y10.53%
Sales Q2Q%-49.21%
Revenue Next Year0.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-49.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.59%
EBIT Next Year354.43%
EBIT Next 3Y77.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-303.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.63%
OCF growth 3Y8.79%
OCF growth 5Y3.21%
LTC PROPERTIES INC / LTC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LTC PROPERTIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LTC.
What is the valuation status for LTC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) stock?
LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LTC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) is 14.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.
How sustainable is the dividend of LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) stock?
The dividend rating of LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 91.57%.