VENTAS INC (VTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:VTR • US92276F1003

85.74 USD
-1.15 (-1.32%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
85.74 USD
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After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:06:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VTR. VTR was compared to 123 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. VTR has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. VTR shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VTR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year VTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VTR reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Of the past 5 years VTR 4 years 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 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.88%, VTR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VTR has a Return On Equity (1.87%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VTR's Return On Invested Capital of 2.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VTR outperforms 55.28% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VTR is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) for VTR is above the 3 year average (2.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.88%
ROE 1.87%
ROIC 2.88%
ROA(3y)0.35%
ROA(5y)0.21%
ROE(3y)0.75%
ROE(5y)0.45%
ROIC(3y)2.45%
ROIC(5y)2.32%
VTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • VTR has a Profit Margin of 4.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VTR outperforms 49.59% of its industry peers.
  • VTR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • VTR's Operating Margin of 16.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VTR is outperformed by 62.60% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VTR has declined.
  • VTR has a Gross Margin of 41.97%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VTR underperforms 81.30% of its industry peers.
  • VTR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.6%
PM (TTM) 4.28%
GM 41.97%
OM growth 3Y-0.24%
OM growth 5Y-6.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-17.92%
GM growth 3Y-2.55%
GM growth 5Y-3.28%
VTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VTR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • VTR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, VTR has more shares outstanding
  • 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 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that VTR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VTR has a Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. VTR outperforms 89.43% of its industry peers.
  • VTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.99. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VTR would need 12.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • VTR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.99) than 86.99% 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 62.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF 12.99
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC7.36%
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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.17 indicates that VTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of VTR (0.17) is worse than 92.68% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of VTR (0.17) is worse than 91.06% 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 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 170.00% over the past year.
  • VTR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.32% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 18.47% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • VTR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)170%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-15.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.47%
Revenue growth 3Y12.21%
Revenue growth 5Y8.98%
Sales Q2Q%21.67%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • VTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.43%
EPS Next 2Y37.58%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue Next Year11.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.57%
Revenue Next 3Y11.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • VTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 158.78.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VTR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VTR is more expensive than 62.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, VTR is valued quite expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 137.56, VTR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VTR.
  • VTR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.16.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 158.78
Fwd PE 137.56
VTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 85.37% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VTR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VTR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.07
EV/EBITDA 23.53
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

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as VTR's earnings are expected to grow with 36.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)10.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.58%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.47%.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 2.47, VTR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.78. 81.30% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than VTR!
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, VTR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.47%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VTR decreases each year by -11.07%.
  • VTR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • 345.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VTR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP345.92%
EPS Next 2Y37.58%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
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 2025 0 500M 1B
VTR Dividend Payout.VTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VENTAS INC

NYSE:VTR (2/18/2026, 8:06:53 PM)

After market: 85.74 0 (0%)

85.74

-1.15 (-1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners100.32%
Inst Owner Change3.69%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change4.13%
Market Cap40.72B
Revenue(TTM)5.83B
Net Income(TTM)238.01M
Analysts82.4
Price Target88.74 (3.5%)
Short Float %3.06%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.47%
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)3.25%
PT rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 158.78
Fwd PE 137.56
P/S 7.33
P/FCF 42.07
P/OCF 26.3
P/B 3.2
P/tB 3.49
EV/EBITDA 23.53
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY0.63%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY0.73%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY2.38%
OCF(TTM)3.26
OCFY3.8%
SpS11.7
BVpS26.76
TBVpS24.54
PEG (NY)10.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.03
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)0.35%
ROA(5y)0.21%
ROE(3y)0.75%
ROE(5y)0.45%
ROIC(3y)2.45%
ROIC(5y)2.32%
ROICexc(3y)2.53%
ROICexc(5y)2.37%
ROICexgc(3y)2.7%
ROICexgc(5y)2.53%
ROCE(3y)3.1%
ROCE(5y)2.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.54%
OM growth 3Y-0.24%
OM growth 5Y-6.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-17.92%
GM growth 3Y-2.55%
GM growth 5Y-3.28%
F-Score5
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 1.59
F-Score5
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)170%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-15.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
EPS Next Y15.43%
EPS Next 2Y37.58%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.47%
Revenue growth 3Y12.21%
Revenue growth 5Y8.98%
Sales Q2Q%21.67%
Revenue Next Year11.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.57%
Revenue Next 3Y11.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y29.73%
EBIT growth 3Y11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y2.19%
EBIT Next Year203%
EBIT Next 3Y56.57%
EBIT Next 5Y32.28%
FCF growth 1Y73.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25.39%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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 2 / 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%.