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.
- LTC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LTC has been profitable.
- LTC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LTC has a Return On Assets of 5.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTC outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
- LTC has a Return On Equity of 10.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTC outperforms 89.43% 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 65.04% 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 3.13%.
| 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 94.31% of its industry peers.
- LTC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LTC has a Operating Margin of 31.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: LTC outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LTC has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 75.32%, LTC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LTC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LTC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LTC has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, LTC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LTC has an Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that LTC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.36, LTC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- LTC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating LTC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.78, LTC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that LTC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LTC has a Current ratio (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that LTC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LTC's Quick ratio of 1.00 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LTC outperforms 56.10% 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.
- Measured over the past years, LTC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.81% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.63% in the past year.
- LTC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.53% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, LTC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-24.08%
EPS Next 2Y-14.16%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.1%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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 14.83.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LTC indicates a rather cheap valuation: LTC is cheaper than 92.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. LTC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.53, LTC is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LTC is valued cheaper than 94.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- LTC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LTC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. LTC is more expensive than 84.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LTC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LTC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y-14.16%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
5. LTC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.76%, LTC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- LTC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.71.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LTC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LTC decreases each year by -0.01%.
- LTC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- LTC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
- 91.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LTC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of LTC has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP91.57%
EPS Next 2Y-14.16%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
LTC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
39.29
-0.65 (-1.63%)
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 Owners73.9%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners2.26%
Ins Owner Change10.58%
Market Cap1.91B
Revenue(TTM)262.85M
Net Income(TTM)117.28M
Analysts68.33
Price Target41.65 (6.01%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio6.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
Yearly Dividend2.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP91.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date06-22 2026-06-22 (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)7.05%
PT rev (3m)7.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.53 | ||
| P/S | 7.25 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.88 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)2.01
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)-4.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY7.13%
SpS5.42
BVpS22.16
TBVpS22.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.51
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 | 1.36 |
F-Score3
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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-24.08%
EPS Next 2Y-14.16%
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 Year0.1%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
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 Year356.38%
EBIT Next 3Y75.19%
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 4 / 10 to LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 14.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
How sustainable is the dividend of LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) stock?
The dividend rating of LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 91.57%.