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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a healthcare services company listed on the NYSE as common equity. Through its Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services segments, the company operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and behavioral health services. Its skilled nursing operations include therapy, nutrition, social, housekeeping, and physician-prescribed medical services, along with rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from a range of medical conditions. NHC also provides specialized memory care and sub-acute nursing services, assisted living support for daily activities, and independent living communities for active older adults. In addition, the company offers home-based care, hospice and palliative care, pharmacy services, managed care insurance solutions, management and financial services, and property leasing to third-party operators. Founded in 1971, NHC is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NHC
$205.02
-7.3% Downside
Fair
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Great
June 30, 2026
July 31, 2026
2.68
1.2%
August 5, 2026
27.8x
3.1x
2.2x
3.434 B
3.177 B
1.1%
81.0%
7.4
31.7%
136.2%
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Valuation • Fair Value

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$205.02

Estimated downside of 7.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$211.63

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$87.85

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$230.49

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$189.91

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.526 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.708 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

175.4 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

215.5 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.66

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

7.4

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

136.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

15

Dividend Payment Date

July 31, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.2%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.68

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

31.7%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Not available

Analyst recommendation data for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is not currently available.

Buy 0
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$205.02
Estimated downside 7.3%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 7.3%
Analyst Target
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is $205.02. This implies an estimated downside of 7.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 7.3% versus the current market price.

An analyst price target for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is not currently available in the latest data file.

The current financial health read for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is August 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.2%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.68, ex-dividend date is June 30, 2026, payment date is July 31, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is 27.8x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for National HealthCare Corporation is 3.434 B.

The current enterprise value listed for National HealthCare Corporation is 3.177 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for National HealthCare Corporation is NYSE-NHC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for National HealthCare Corporation is 1.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for National HealthCare Corporation is 81.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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