NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSEARCA:NHC • US6359061008

157.62 USD
-2.9 (-1.81%)
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After Hours: 3/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This NHC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NHC. NHC was compared to 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. NHC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NHC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. NHC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NHC suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. NHC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NHC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • NHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • NHC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years NHC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • NHC has a Return On Assets of 7.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NHC outperforms 89.11% of its industry peers.
  • NHC's Return On Equity of 11.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NHC outperforms 74.26% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of NHC (7.58%) is better than 70.30% of its industry peers.
  • NHC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.59%. This is below the industry average of 8.98%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.58%) for NHC is above the 3 year average (5.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.86%
ROE 11.23%
ROIC 7.58%
ROA(3y)6.55%
ROA(5y)6.26%
ROE(3y)9.66%
ROE(5y)9.38%
ROIC(3y)5.59%
ROIC(5y)4.83%
NHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NHC (7.91%) is better than 88.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NHC has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.46%, NHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NHC has declined.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 39.31%, NHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NHC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.46%
PM (TTM) 7.91%
GM 39.31%
OM growth 3Y47.3%
OM growth 5Y-2.21%
PM growth 3Y56.39%
PM growth 5Y14.19%
GM growth 3Y2.23%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
NHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. NHC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NHC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • NHC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, NHC has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for NHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NHC Yearly Shares OutstandingNHC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
NHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • NHC has an Altman-Z score of 5.47. This indicates that NHC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.47, NHC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of NHC is 0.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NHC, only 0.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • NHC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.27) than 92.08% of its industry peers.
  • NHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of NHC (0.03) is better than 82.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.27
Altman-Z 5.47
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.66%
NHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • NHC has a Current Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that NHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.82, NHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that NHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • NHC's Quick ratio of 1.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NHC outperforms 75.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.79
NHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. NHC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • NHC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.38%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.00% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, NHC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.09% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.38%
EPS 3Y74.12%
EPS 5Y23%
EPS Q2Q%306.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.09%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%4.65%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
NHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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4. NHC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.55, NHC is valued on the expensive side.
  • 68.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NHC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, NHC is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE N/A
NHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • NHC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NHC is cheaper than 66.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 71.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NHC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.48
EV/EBITDA 12.21
NHC Per share dataNHC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of NHC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. NHC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NHC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%.
  • NHC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.49. NHC pays more dividend than 88.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NHC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NHC has a limited annual growth rate of 3.74%.
  • NHC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • NHC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.74%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
NHC Yearly Dividends per shareNHC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 32.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NHC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • NHC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP32.25%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NHC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNHC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
NHC Dividend Payout.NHC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NHC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NHC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP

NYSEARCA:NHC (3/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 157.62 0 (0%)

157.62

-2.9 (-1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners64.91%
Inst Owner Change3.98%
Ins Owners7.03%
Ins Owner Change0.6%
Market Cap2.45B
Revenue(TTM)1.52B
Net Income(TTM)120.02M
Analysts60
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.32%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%
Yearly Dividend2.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.74%
DP32.25%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.61
P/FCF 16.48
P/OCF 13.23
P/B 2.29
P/tB 2.79
EV/EBITDA 12.21
EPS(TTM)7.67
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)9.56
FCFY6.07%
OCF(TTM)11.91
OCFY7.56%
SpS97.67
BVpS68.78
TBVpS56.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number108.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.86%
ROE 11.23%
ROCE 10.08%
ROIC 7.58%
ROICexc 9.49%
ROICexgc 11.67%
OM 8.46%
PM (TTM) 7.91%
GM 39.31%
FCFM 9.79%
ROA(3y)6.55%
ROA(5y)6.26%
ROE(3y)9.66%
ROE(5y)9.38%
ROIC(3y)5.59%
ROIC(5y)4.83%
ROICexc(3y)6.91%
ROICexc(5y)6.01%
ROICexgc(3y)8.5%
ROICexgc(5y)7.43%
ROCE(3y)7.43%
ROCE(5y)6.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y57.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y57.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.34%
OM growth 3Y47.3%
OM growth 5Y-2.21%
PM growth 3Y56.39%
PM growth 5Y14.19%
GM growth 3Y2.23%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.27
Debt/EBITDA 0.19
Cap/Depr 81.14%
Cap/Sales 2.4%
Interest Coverage 18.26
Cash Conversion 106.81%
Profit Quality 123.85%
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.79
Altman-Z 5.47
F-Score9
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)71.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.68%
Profit Quality(3y)108.92%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.38%
EPS 3Y74.12%
EPS 5Y23%
EPS Q2Q%306.54%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.09%
Revenue growth 3Y11.81%
Revenue growth 5Y8.1%
Sales Q2Q%4.65%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y42.78%
EBIT growth 3Y64.7%
EBIT growth 5Y5.71%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.9%
OCF growth 1Y72.48%
OCF growth 3Y176.64%
OCF growth 5Y-1.86%

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP / NHC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NHC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NHC.


Can you provide the valuation status for NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) stock?

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) stock?

The dividend rating of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.25%.