162.675 USD
+2.78 (+1.74%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 10:19 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NHC. NHC was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While NHC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NHC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. Finally NHC also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, NHC could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- NHC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NHC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- NHC has a Return On Assets of 6.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NHC outperforms 86.27% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of NHC (10.26%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.69%, NHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NHC is significantly below the industry average of 9.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.69%) for NHC is above the 3 year average (3.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.26% | ||
| ROIC | 6.69% |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)5.3%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)4.6%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.19%, NHC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NHC has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.99%, NHC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- NHC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of NHC (38.11%) is better than 67.65% of its industry peers.
- NHC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.19% | ||
| GM | 38.11% |
OM growth 3Y-3.24%
OM growth 5Y5.6%
PM growth 3Y-15.45%
PM growth 5Y2.63%
GM growth 3Y-3.62%
GM growth 5Y-1.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NHC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NHC has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, NHC has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, NHC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NHC has an Altman-Z score of 4.79. This indicates that NHC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- NHC's Altman-Z score of 4.79 is amongst the best of the industry. NHC outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- NHC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.93. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NHC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. NHC outperforms 90.20% of its industry peers.
- NHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- NHC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NHC outperforms 74.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.72 indicates that NHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.72, NHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- NHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that NHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NHC has a better Quick ratio (1.69) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- NHC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.19%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, NHC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.03% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 22.82% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, NHC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.19%
EPS 3Y-10.09%
EPS 5Y8.03%
EPS Q2Q%-11.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.82%
Revenue growth 3Y6.76%
Revenue growth 5Y5.58%
Sales Q2Q%24.7%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NHC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.24.
- 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NHC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NHC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say NHC is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NHC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NHC is cheaper than 62.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NHC is valued a bit cheaper than 65.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NHC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.02
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%, NHC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.48, NHC pays a better dividend. On top of this NHC pays more dividend than 91.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NHC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NHC has a limited annual growth rate of 3.30%.
- 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)3.3%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 35.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NHC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NHC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.96%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSEARCA:NHC (2/6/2026, 10:19:43 AM)
162.675
+2.78 (+1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31
Earnings (Next)02-13 2026-02-13
Inst Owners62.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners7.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)104.80M
Analysts60
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.68%
Short Ratio4.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.3%
DP35.96%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.94 | ||
| P/B | 2.47 | ||
| P/tB | 3.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.62 |
EPS(TTM)6.71
EY4.12%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)7.66
FCFY4.71%
OCF(TTM)9.61
OCFY5.9%
SpS93.95
BVpS65.84
TBVpS53.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.02
Graham Number99.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.26% | ||
| ROCE | 9.01% | ||
| ROIC | 6.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.23% | ||
| OM | 7.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.19% | ||
| GM | 38.11% | ||
| FCFM | 8.16% |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)5.3%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)4.6%
ROICexc(3y)4.49%
ROICexc(5y)5.97%
ROICexgc(3y)5.54%
ROICexgc(5y)6.99%
ROCE(3y)4.96%
ROCE(5y)6.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.37%
OM growth 3Y-3.24%
OM growth 5Y5.6%
PM growth 3Y-15.45%
PM growth 5Y2.63%
GM growth 3Y-3.62%
GM growth 5Y-1.28%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.79 |
F-Score4
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)68.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.19%
EPS 3Y-10.09%
EPS 5Y8.03%
EPS Q2Q%-11.88%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.82%
Revenue growth 3Y6.76%
Revenue growth 5Y5.58%
Sales Q2Q%24.7%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.08%
EBIT growth 3Y3.3%
EBIT growth 5Y11.5%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y219.85%
FCF growth 3Y51.34%
FCF growth 5Y1.58%
OCF growth 1Y136.11%
OCF growth 3Y19.81%
OCF growth 5Y1.4%
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 8 / 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 35.96%.