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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

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 Market Outlook FAQ

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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date 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
$206.91
-6.8% Downside
Fair
Not available
Not available
Great
September 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
1.2%
November 4, 2026
25.1x
3.1x
2.3x
3.479 B
3.303 B
0.9%
81.2%
7.8
28.4%
104.5%
Valuation • Fair Value

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

Review the available estimates for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$206.91

Estimated downside of 6.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$209.20

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$99.37

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$243.32

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$192.49

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 6 available valuation references for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

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

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Revenue

1.559 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.708 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

190.4 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 the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.56

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

7.8

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

104.5%

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)

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Next Earnings Date

November 4, 2026

Days to Earnings

47

Dividend Payment Date

October 30, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

September 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.2%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

28.4%

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.

Technical Outlook

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Technical Signals by Time Frame

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

The 15-minute 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: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is currently Strong 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: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily 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: 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.

FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$206.91
Estimated downside 6.8%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 6.8%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is $206.91. This implies an estimated downside of 6.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 6.8% versus the current market price.

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 November 4, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.2%, ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026, payment date is October 30, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE-NHC) is 25.1x. 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 3.479 B.

The current enterprise value listed for National HealthCare Corporation is 3.303 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 0.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for National HealthCare Corporation is 81.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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