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About National Healthcare
National Healthcare Corp Provides long-term care facilities. Its principal business includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, and home care programs. The company's activities include providing sub-acute and post-acute skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, rehabilitative care, memory and Alzheimer's care, senior living services, and home health care services. In addition, the company also provides management services, accounting, and financial services, as well as insurance services to third-party operators of healthcare facilities. Its reportable segments include Inpatient services, and Home care hospice services. Generating, a majority of its revenue from Inpatient services.
Ticker
$NHC
Sector
Primary listing
AMEX
Industry
Health Care Providers & Services
Headquarters
Employees
14,962
ISIN
US6359061008
Website
NHC Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$1.7B
15.74
$6.91
0.53
$2.44
2.35%
Price and volume
Market cap
$1.7B
Beta
0.53
52-week high
$138.49
52-week low
$89.14
Average daily volume
67K
Dividend rate
$2.44
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.903
Quick ratio
1.609
Long term debt to equity
16.202
Total debt to equity
20.131
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
34.59%
Interest coverage (TTM)
15.42%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
137.919
Gross margin (TTM)
37.73%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.85%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.95%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.13%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$90,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.16%
Return on equity (TTM)
11.18%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.741
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.22
Price to book
1.67
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.06
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.364
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.51%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
707.91%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.24%
Forward dividend yield
2.35%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
18.19%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
31.05%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.35%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.52%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-7.02%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.24%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.47%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.02%
Bulls say / Bears say
National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) reported a significant increase in net operating revenues and grant income for 2023, totaling $1.141 billion, a 5.1% rise from the previous year, indicating strong financial performance. (GuruFocus)
The acquisition of White Oak Management, Inc. in August 2024, which included 15 skilled nursing facilities and other assets, was immediately accretive to earnings and cash flow, enhancing NHC's service offerings and market presence. (MarketScreener)
NHC's skilled nursing facilities achieved an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60.0, surpassing the national healthcare average of 38.0, reflecting high customer satisfaction and potential for increased patient referrals. (MarketScreener)
In December 2024, Health Corp National sold 28,147 shares of NHC stock, potentially signaling insider concerns about the company's future performance. (ETF Daily News)
NHC's operating expenses increased by 4.45% in 2023 compared to 2022, which could impact profit margins if revenue growth does not keep pace. (Sirius Investors)
The company's gross profit ratio declined from 0.71 in 2022 to 0.38 in 2023, indicating a decrease in profitability relative to revenue. (Sirius Investors)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for National Healthcare stock?
National Healthcare (NHC) has a market cap of $1.7B as of July 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for National Healthcare stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for National Healthcare (NHC) stock is 15.74 as of July 04, 2025.
Does National Healthcare stock pay dividends?
Yes, the National Healthcare (NHC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 04, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.44 and the yield is 2.35%. National Healthcare has a payout ratio of 34.59% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next National Healthcare dividend payment date?
The next National Healthcare (NHC) dividend payment is scheduled for August 01, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for National Healthcare?
National Healthcare (NHC) has a beta rating of 0.53. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.