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LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LTC - US5021751020 - REIT

34.69 USD
+0.32 (+0.93%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
34.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LTC. LTC was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While LTC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. LTC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LTC had positive earnings in the past year.
LTC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LTC has always been profitable.
LTC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LTC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLTC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

LTC's Return On Assets of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LTC outperforms 57.81% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.47%, LTC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LTC (3.24%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
LTC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.29%. This is above the industry average of 3.05%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.62%
ROE 3.47%
ROIC 3.24%
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)5.21%
ROE(3y)10.51%
ROE(5y)10.28%
ROIC(3y)5.29%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
LTC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLTC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.37%, LTC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LTC has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 35.30%, LTC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.66% of the companies in the same industry.
LTC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LTC has a Gross Margin of 83.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTC outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LTC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.3%
PM (TTM) 14.37%
GM 83.4%
OM growth 3Y7.44%
OM growth 5Y1.11%
PM growth 3Y6.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.08%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
LTC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLTC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

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
LTC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LTC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LTC Yearly Shares OutstandingLTC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
LTC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLTC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

LTC has an Altman-Z score of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that LTC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LTC has a better Altman-Z score (1.02) than 77.34% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that LTC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.99, LTC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.99
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.02
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC7.27%
LTC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLTC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that LTC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.11, LTC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that LTC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LTC has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
LTC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLTC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LTC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -60.09%.
LTC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.48% yearly.
LTC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.70%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.09%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y-0.48%
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.7%
Revenue growth 3Y10.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%11.66%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.52% on average over the next years.
LTC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.18%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-2.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-26.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.86%
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.
LTC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLTC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M
LTC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLTC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LTC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.30.
LTC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, LTC is valued a bit more expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.58, the valuation of LTC can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LTC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LTC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.3
Fwd PE 17.58
LTC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLTC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

LTC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. LTC is more expensive than 86.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.77
LTC Per share dataLTC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

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 -2.52% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-2.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.44%, LTC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, LTC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, LTC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.44%

5.2 History

The dividend of LTC decreases each year by -0.14%.
LTC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LTC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
LTC Yearly Dividends per shareLTC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

318.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LTC. 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.
DP318.68%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-2.52%
LTC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLTC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M
LTC Dividend Payout.LTC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LTC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LTC PROPERTIES INC

NYSE:LTC (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 34.69 0 (0%)

34.69

+0.32 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners81.37%
Inst Owner Change5.63%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change1.3%
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)231.14M
Net Income(TTM)33.22M
Analysts68.33
Price Target38.91 (12.16%)
Short Float %4.14%
Short Ratio4.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.44%
Yearly Dividend2.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.14%
DP318.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date12-23 2025-12-23 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-139.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-242.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-36.01%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-75.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-242.37%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-29.31%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-18.76%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.52%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)78.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)71.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)85.81%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)56.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)25.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)85.81%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)31.69%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)26.66%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)28.87%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)127.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)128.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-28.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-36.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.3
Fwd PE 17.58
P/S 7.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.58
P/B 1.72
P/tB 1.74
EV/EBITDA 21.77
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)1.97
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)-3.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.76
OCFY7.95%
SpS4.85
BVpS20.12
TBVpS19.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.62%
ROE 3.47%
ROCE 4.1%
ROIC 3.24%
ROICexc 3.27%
ROICexgc 3.28%
OM 35.3%
PM (TTM) 14.37%
GM 83.4%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)5.21%
ROE(3y)10.51%
ROE(5y)10.28%
ROIC(3y)5.29%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
ROICexc(3y)5.33%
ROICexc(5y)5%
ROICexgc(3y)5.34%
ROICexgc(5y)5.01%
ROCE(3y)6.69%
ROCE(5y)6.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.41%
OM growth 3Y7.44%
OM growth 5Y1.11%
PM growth 3Y6.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.08%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.99
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 8.02
Cap/Depr 771.36%
Cap/Sales 120.54%
Interest Coverage 2.6
Cash Conversion 111.58%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 1.02
F-Score3
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)114.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.19%
Profit Quality(3y)75.06%
Profit Quality(5y)92.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-60.09%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y-0.48%
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
EPS Next Y-7.18%
EPS Next 2Y-1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-2.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.7%
Revenue growth 3Y10.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%11.66%
Revenue Next Year-26.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.86%
EBIT growth 3Y18.78%
EBIT growth 5Y3.65%
EBIT Next Year77.85%
EBIT Next 3Y26.99%
EBIT Next 5Y21.85%
FCF growth 1Y-351.76%
FCF growth 3Y9.4%
FCF growth 5Y22.26%
OCF growth 1Y17.57%
OCF growth 3Y11.13%
OCF growth 5Y0.43%

LTC PROPERTIES INC / LTC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LTC PROPERTIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LTC.


Can you provide the valuation status for LTC PROPERTIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of LTC stock?

LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) is expected to decline by -7.18% in the next year.


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 318.68%.