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NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

78.41 USD
-0.63 (-0.8%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, NHI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NHI was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. NHI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NHI is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NHI had positive earnings in the past year.
NHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NHI has 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 has a Return On Assets of 5.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NHI outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NHI (9.93%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.68%, NHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NHI 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

The Profit Margin of NHI (41.36%) is better than 92.19% of its industry peers.
NHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NHI (52.85%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
NHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NHI has a better Gross Margin (83.26%) than 82.81% 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NHI is destroying value.
NHI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NHI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NHI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that NHI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.06, NHI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that NHI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NHI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75. This is in the better half of the industry: NHI outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.06
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.62%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that NHI has no problem at all paying 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.
NHI's Quick ratio of 2.12 is amongst the best of the industry. NHI outperforms 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

NHI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.12%.
Measured over the past years, NHI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.49% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.11% in the past year. This is quite good.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, NHI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.4%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.78%
Revenue Next 2Y9.68%
Revenue Next 3Y9.31%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

NHI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.88.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NHI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NHI is cheaper than 73.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. NHI is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NHI.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NHI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NHI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.88
Fwd PE 23.69
NHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

NHI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NHI is more expensive than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.03
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)7.87
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 4.66%, NHI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.34, NHI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NHI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.66%

5.2 History

The dividend of NHI decreases each year by -3.12%.
NHI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 78.41 0 (0%)

78.41

-0.63 (-0.8%)

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 Cap3.74B
Revenue(TTM)355.56M
Net Income(TTM)147.08M
Analysts78.18
Price Target87.72 (11.87%)
Short Float %3.93%
Short Ratio9.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.66%
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)4.08%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.33%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.37%
PT rev (1m)2.59%
PT rev (3m)2.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.88
Fwd PE 23.69
P/S 10.51
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.5
P/B 2.52
P/tB 2.52
EV/EBITDA 18.03
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY3.86%
EPS(NY)3.31
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)-0.7
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.75
OCFY6.06%
SpS7.46
BVpS31.09
TBVpS31.09
PEG (NY)7.87
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 333.16%
Cap/Sales 73.06%
Interest Coverage 3.47
Cash Conversion 85.15%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.12
Quick Ratio 2.12
Altman-Z 2.06
F-Score6
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)89.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.88%
Profit Quality(3y)140.72%
Profit Quality(5y)127.73%
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 Year8.78%
Revenue Next 2Y9.68%
Revenue Next 3Y9.31%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
EBIT growth 1Y1.36%
EBIT growth 3Y0.41%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.04%
EBIT Next Year56.93%
EBIT Next 3Y21.36%
EBIT Next 5Y16.68%
FCF growth 1Y-124.57%
FCF growth 3Y-26.33%
FCF growth 5Y24.64%
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%.