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NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NHI - US63633D1046 - REIT

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Last: 12/26/2025, 8:05:47 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NHI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NHI against 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. NHI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NHI is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NHI was profitable.
NHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NHI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NHI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NHI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNHI 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 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

NHI's Return On Assets of 5.47% is amongst the best of the industry. NHI outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.93%, NHI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
NHI has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.68%) than 97.66% of its industry peers.
NHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.45%. This is above the industry average of 3.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.45%) for NHI is below the current ROIC(5.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.47%
ROE 9.93%
ROIC 5.68%
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)4.65%
ROE(3y)8.71%
ROE(5y)9.16%
ROIC(3y)5.45%
ROIC(5y)5.5%
NHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

NHI's Profit Margin of 41.36% is amongst the best of the industry. NHI outperforms 92.19% of its industry peers.
NHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 52.85%, NHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NHI has declined.
NHI has a Gross Margin of 83.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NHI outperforms 83.59% of its industry peers.
NHI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.85%
PM (TTM) 41.36%
GM 83.26%
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y-4.05%
PM growth 3Y3.19%
PM growth 5Y-4%
GM growth 3Y-4.37%
GM growth 5Y-3.06%
NHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNHI 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NHI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NHI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NHI has more shares outstanding
NHI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NHI Yearly Shares OutstandingNHI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
NHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

NHI has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is not the best score and indicates that NHI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NHI (2.02) is better than 95.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that NHI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, NHI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.02
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.61%
NHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

NHI has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that NHI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NHI has a better Current ratio (2.12) than 82.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.12 indicates that NHI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NHI (2.12) is better than 82.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.12
Quick Ratio 2.12
NHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.12% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.49% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, NHI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NHI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.05% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.12%
EPS 3Y6.89%
EPS 5Y-4.49%
EPS Q2Q%6.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.92%
Revenue growth 5Y1.05%
Sales Q2Q%8.32%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
NHI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.07%
Revenue Next 2Y11.42%
Revenue Next 3Y10.38%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
NHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M
NHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NHI.
NHI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NHI is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
NHI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.30, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NHI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NHI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say NHI is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.46
Fwd PE 23.3
NHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NHI is valued a bit more expensive than 74.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.68
NHI Per share dataNHI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
NHI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, NHI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.43, NHI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, NHI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.78%

5.2 History

The dividend of NHI decreases each year by -3.12%.
NHI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NHI has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
NHI Yearly Dividends per shareNHI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

NHI pays out 112.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP112.27%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
NHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M
NHI Dividend Payout.NHI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NHI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC

NYSE:NHI (12/26/2025, 8:05:47 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners75.02%
Inst Owner Change-1.12%
Ins Owners0.77%
Ins Owner Change0.75%
Market Cap3.67B
Revenue(TTM)355.56M
Net Income(TTM)147.08M
Analysts78.18
Price Target87.98 (14.07%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio9.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.78%
Yearly Dividend3.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.12%
DP112.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.92)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.3%
Max EPS beat(2)4.29%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.3%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.38%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.57%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.78%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.78%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.2%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.41%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)2.53%
PT rev (3m)5.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.46
Fwd PE 23.3
P/S 10.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.23
P/B 2.48
P/tB 2.48
EV/EBITDA 17.68
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)3.31
Fwd EY4.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.91
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.75
OCFY6.16%
SpS7.46
BVpS31.09
TBVpS31.09
PEG (NY)7.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number46.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.47%
ROE 9.93%
ROCE 7.2%
ROIC 5.68%
ROICexc 5.87%
ROICexgc 5.9%
OM 52.85%
PM (TTM) 41.36%
GM 83.26%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)4.65%
ROE(3y)8.71%
ROE(5y)9.16%
ROIC(3y)5.45%
ROIC(5y)5.5%
ROICexc(3y)5.5%
ROICexc(5y)5.56%
ROICexgc(3y)5.53%
ROICexgc(5y)5.6%
ROCE(3y)6.9%
ROCE(5y)6.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.15%
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y-4.05%
PM growth 3Y3.19%
PM growth 5Y-4%
GM growth 3Y-4.37%
GM growth 5Y-3.06%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.17
Cap/Depr 345.79%
Cap/Sales 75.83%
Interest Coverage 3.47
Cash Conversion 85.15%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.12
Quick Ratio 2.12
Altman-Z 2.02
F-Score6
WACC7.61%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)100.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.31%
Profit Quality(3y)135.02%
Profit Quality(5y)124.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.12%
EPS 3Y6.89%
EPS 5Y-4.49%
EPS Q2Q%6.15%
EPS Next Y3.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.92%
Revenue growth 5Y1.05%
Sales Q2Q%8.32%
Revenue Next Year11.07%
Revenue Next 2Y11.42%
Revenue Next 3Y10.38%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
EBIT growth 1Y1.36%
EBIT growth 3Y0.41%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.04%
EBIT Next Year55.44%
EBIT Next 3Y22.24%
EBIT Next 5Y16.68%
FCF growth 1Y-131.82%
FCF growth 3Y-32.77%
FCF growth 5Y17.98%
OCF growth 1Y27.55%
OCF growth 3Y-0.5%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%

NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC / NHI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC?

NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) stock?

The financial health rating of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) stock?

The dividend rating of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 112.27%.