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VENTAS INC (VTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VTR - US92276F1003 - REIT

74.99 USD
-0.09 (-0.12%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 3:08:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VTR. VTR was compared to 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. Both the profitability and financial health of VTR have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, VTR is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VTR was profitable.
In the past year VTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VTR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VTR had a positive operating cash flow.
VTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVTR 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 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of VTR (0.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VTR has a Return On Equity (1.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VTR has a Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VTR is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.29%) for VTR is below the current ROIC(2.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 1.87%
ROIC 2.88%
ROA(3y)-0.02%
ROA(5y)0.4%
ROE(3y)-0.05%
ROE(5y)0.9%
ROIC(3y)2.29%
ROIC(5y)2.34%
VTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of VTR (4.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VTR has declined.
VTR has a Operating Margin of 16.60%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VTR underperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VTR has declined.
VTR's Gross Margin of 41.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTR is outperformed by 81.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VTR has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.6%
PM (TTM) 4.28%
GM 41.97%
OM growth 3Y-1.91%
OM growth 5Y-9.33%
PM growth 3Y8.78%
PM growth 5Y-31.81%
GM growth 3Y-2.14%
GM growth 5Y-4.37%
VTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VTR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VTR has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VTR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
VTR Yearly Shares OutstandingVTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
VTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that VTR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VTR has a better Altman-Z score (1.36) than 88.98% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VTR is 12.99, which is on the high side as it means it would take VTR, 12.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 12.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. VTR outperforms 85.83% of its industry peers.
VTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98. This is a neutral value indicating VTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VTR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.98. This is in the better half of the industry: VTR outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF 12.99
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC7.32%
VTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

VTR has a Current Ratio of 0.17. This is a bad value and indicates that VTR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VTR has a worse Current ratio (0.17) than 92.91% of its industry peers.
VTR has a Quick Ratio of 0.17. This is a bad value and indicates that VTR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VTR's Quick ratio of 0.17 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTR is outperformed by 91.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.17
Quick Ratio 0.17
VTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 425.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, VTR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -30.12% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VTR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.69% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)425%
EPS 3Y12.62%
EPS 5Y-30.12%
EPS Q2Q%180%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.69%
Revenue growth 3Y8.76%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%20.44%

3.2 Future

VTR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 55.15% yearly.
VTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y150.61%
EPS Next 2Y84.46%
EPS Next 3Y70.51%
EPS Next 5Y55.15%
Revenue Next Year16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y13.33%
Revenue Next 3Y12.17%
Revenue Next 5Y13.18%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
VTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
VTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 144.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VTR.
62.20% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VTR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VTR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say VTR is valued expensively.
VTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 110.20.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, VTR is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 144.21
Fwd PE 110.2
VTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VTR indicates a rather expensive valuation: VTR more expensive than 84.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VTR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VTR is cheaper than 70.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.39
EV/EBITDA 21.11
VTR Per share dataVTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VTR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VTR's earnings are expected to grow with 70.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y84.46%
EPS Next 3Y70.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.48, VTR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.83. 83.46% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than VTR!
VTR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.48%

5.2 History

The dividend of VTR decreases each year by -11.07%.
VTR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
VTR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
VTR Yearly Dividends per shareVTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

VTR pays out 345.92% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP345.92%
EPS Next 2Y84.46%
EPS Next 3Y70.51%
VTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B
VTR Dividend Payout.VTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VENTAS INC

NYSE:VTR (1/9/2026, 3:08:55 PM)

74.99

-0.09 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners100.32%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap35.23B
Revenue(TTM)5.56B
Net Income(TTM)238.01M
Analysts82.4
Price Target85.95 (14.62%)
Short Float %3.47%
Short Ratio5.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.48%
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.07%
DP345.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.05%
Min EPS beat(2)4.59%
Max EPS beat(2)15.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)175.3%
Min EPS beat(4)4.59%
Max EPS beat(4)635.5%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)144.39%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-669.3%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-535.77%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.4%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.4%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.45%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.3%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.81%
PT rev (1m)5.4%
PT rev (3m)9.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 144.21
Fwd PE 110.2
P/S 6.34
P/FCF 36.39
P/OCF 22.74
P/B 2.77
P/tB 3.02
EV/EBITDA 21.11
EPS(TTM)0.52
EY0.69%
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY0.91%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY2.75%
OCF(TTM)3.3
OCFY4.4%
SpS11.83
BVpS27.06
TBVpS24.81
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 1.87%
ROCE 3.65%
ROIC 2.88%
ROICexc 2.91%
ROICexgc 3.06%
OM 16.6%
PM (TTM) 4.28%
GM 41.97%
FCFM 17.42%
ROA(3y)-0.02%
ROA(5y)0.4%
ROE(3y)-0.05%
ROE(5y)0.9%
ROIC(3y)2.29%
ROIC(5y)2.34%
ROICexc(3y)2.34%
ROICexc(5y)2.39%
ROICexgc(3y)2.49%
ROICexgc(5y)2.54%
ROCE(3y)2.9%
ROCE(5y)2.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.94%
OM growth 3Y-1.91%
OM growth 5Y-9.33%
PM growth 3Y8.78%
PM growth 5Y-31.81%
GM growth 3Y-2.14%
GM growth 5Y-4.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF 12.99
Debt/EBITDA 5.52
Cap/Depr 43.5%
Cap/Sales 10.46%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.61%
Profit Quality 406.65%
Current Ratio 0.17
Quick Ratio 0.17
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score6
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)44.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)425%
EPS 3Y12.62%
EPS 5Y-30.12%
EPS Q2Q%180%
EPS Next Y150.61%
EPS Next 2Y84.46%
EPS Next 3Y70.51%
EPS Next 5Y55.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.69%
Revenue growth 3Y8.76%
Revenue growth 5Y4.92%
Sales Q2Q%20.44%
Revenue Next Year16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y13.33%
Revenue Next 3Y12.17%
Revenue Next 5Y13.18%
EBIT growth 1Y29.73%
EBIT growth 3Y6.68%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.86%
EBIT Next Year248.3%
EBIT Next 3Y62.24%
EBIT Next 5Y37.29%
FCF growth 1Y80.67%
FCF growth 3Y6.96%
FCF growth 5Y-3.72%
OCF growth 1Y39.77%
OCF growth 3Y9.02%
OCF growth 5Y-1.55%

VENTAS INC / VTR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VENTAS INC (VTR) stock?

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


What is the valuation status for VTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to VENTAS INC (VTR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is VENTAS INC (VTR) stock?

VENTAS INC (VTR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is VENTAS INC?

The financial health rating of VENTAS INC (VTR) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of VENTAS INC (VTR) stock?

The dividend rating of VENTAS INC (VTR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 345.92%.