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National HealthCare NYSEAM:NHC Stock Report

Last Price

US$94.51

Market Cap

US$1.4b

7D

1.2%

1Y

64.5%

Updated

28 Mar, 2024

Data

Company Financials

National HealthCare Corporation

NYSEAM:NHC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.4b

NHC Stock Overview

National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals.

NHC fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends5/6

National HealthCare Corporation Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for National HealthCare
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$94.51
52 Week HighUS$101.81
52 Week LowUS$55.50
Beta0.38
1 Month Change-3.57%
3 Month Change2.26%
1 Year Change64.54%
3 Year Change21.93%
5 Year Change27.34%
Change since IPO869.33%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Why We Think National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All

May 01
Why We Think National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All

Returns On Capital At National HealthCare (NYSEMKT:NHC) Paint A Concerning Picture

Apr 09
Returns On Capital At National HealthCare (NYSEMKT:NHC) Paint A Concerning Picture

Is National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) A Good Fit For Your Dividend Portfolio?

Mar 17
Is National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) A Good Fit For Your Dividend Portfolio?

National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) Stock Going Strong But Fundamentals Look Weak: What Implications Could This Have On The Stock?

Mar 02
National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) Stock Going Strong But Fundamentals Look Weak: What Implications Could This Have On The Stock?

National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) Insiders Have Been Selling

Feb 15
National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) Insiders Have Been Selling

Reflecting on National HealthCare's (NYSEMKT:NHC) Share Price Returns Over The Last Year

Feb 02
Reflecting on National HealthCare's (NYSEMKT:NHC) Share Price Returns Over The Last Year

Could The National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

Jan 20
Could The National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

These Metrics Don't Make National HealthCare (NYSEMKT:NHC) Look Too Strong

Jan 07
These Metrics Don't Make National HealthCare (NYSEMKT:NHC) Look Too Strong

Do These 3 Checks Before Buying National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) For Its Upcoming Dividend

Dec 25
Do These 3 Checks Before Buying National HealthCare Corporation (NYSEMKT:NHC) For Its Upcoming Dividend

What We Learned About National HealthCare's (NYSEMKT:NHC) CEO Pay

Dec 24
What We Learned About National HealthCare's (NYSEMKT:NHC) CEO Pay

Is National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) 3.1% Dividend Worth Your Time?

Dec 12
Is National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) 3.1% Dividend Worth Your Time?

Does National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) Weak Fundamentals Mean A Downturn In Its Stock Should Be Expected?

Nov 30
Does National HealthCare Corporation's (NYSEMKT:NHC) Weak Fundamentals Mean A Downturn In Its Stock Should Be Expected?

Shareholder Returns

NHCUS HealthcareUS Market
7D1.2%0.6%0.4%
1Y64.5%9.5%28.8%

Return vs Industry: NHC exceeded the US Healthcare industry which returned 9.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NHC exceeded the US Market which returned 28.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NHC's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NHC volatility
NHC Average Weekly Movement3.4%
Healthcare Industry Average Movement7.3%
Market Average Movement6.0%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.9%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: NHC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: NHC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
197113,123Steve Flatthttps://www.nhccare.com

National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. The company’s medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-cute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer’s or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management.

National HealthCare Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do National HealthCare's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NHC fundamental statistics
Market capUS$1.43b
Earnings (TTM)US$66.80m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.14b

21.7x

P/E Ratio

1.3x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NHC income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.14b
Cost of RevenueUS$712.34m
Gross ProfitUS$422.97m
Other ExpensesUS$356.17m
EarningsUS$66.80m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)4.35
Gross Margin37.26%
Net Profit Margin5.88%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did NHC perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

2.5%

Current Dividend Yield

54%

Payout Ratio
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