LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LTC • US5021751020
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38.19 USD
-0.22 (-0.57%)
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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
- In the past year LTC was profitable.
- In the past year LTC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LTC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LTC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.69%, LTC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- LTC has a Return On Equity of 10.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTC outperforms 89.34% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LTC (3.27%) is better than 65.57% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LTC 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's Profit Margin of 44.62% is amongst the best of the industry. LTC outperforms 94.26% of its industry peers.
- LTC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.58%, LTC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LTC has declined.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 75.32%, LTC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LTC has declined.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LTC has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for LTC has been increased compared to 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 1.31, we must say that LTC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LTC has a better Altman-Z score (1.31) than 86.07% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that LTC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.78, LTC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.37%
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.
- LTC has a Current ratio (1.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, LTC is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. LTC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.27% over the past year.
- LTC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.81% yearly.
- 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
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LTC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.94%
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LTC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LTC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.41.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LTC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, LTC is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.70, LTC is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LTC indicates a rather cheap valuation: LTC is cheaper than 95.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LTC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 |
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 | 22.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LTC 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)1.47
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
5. LTC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.12%, LTC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.03, LTC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- LTC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.12% |
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
- 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
NYSE:LTC (4/6/2026, 10:48:50 AM)
38.19
-0.22 (-0.57%)
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 Change0.05%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change10.58%
Market Cap1.85B
Revenue(TTM)262.85M
Net Income(TTM)117.28M
Analysts68.33
Price Target41.31 (8.17%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio6.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.12% |
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)6.18%
PT rev (3m)6.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.48%
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 | 14.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 | ||
| P/S | 7.05 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.26 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY6.94%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)-4.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY7.34%
SpS5.42
BVpS22.16
TBVpS22.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
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 | 1.31 |
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-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 Year0.1%
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 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 14.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.72.
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%.