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FONR

Fonar Corporation

NASDAQ: FONR · HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH

$18.93
-0.05% today

Updated 2026-04-30

Market cap
$118.64M
P/E ratio
16.37
P/S ratio
1.12x
EPS (TTM)
$1.15
Dividend yield
52W range
$12 – $19
Volume
0.1M

Fonar Corporation (FONR) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for FONR.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 44 / 100
P/E (TTM)
16.4x
vs 5Y median of 12.3x
PEG
Margin of Safety
+27.87%
Fair value $25.76 vs $18.93
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

FONR historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in FONR's own 5Y range.

NOW
8.5x
5Y Low
10.6x
25th
12.3x
Median
16.2x
75th
17.0x
5Y High
FONR is trading more expensive than 92% of the last 5Y.
92th percentile · Historically expensive

FONR intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$18.93
Market value
Intrinsic value
$25.76
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+27.87%
+36.1% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

FONR valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

P/E near 5Y high
Current P/E sits in the 92th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically expensive relative to its own history.
Strong margin of safety
Current price 27.9% below DCF intrinsic value estimate. Meaningful downside cushion.
Weak financial quality
Piotroski F-Score of 0/9 suggests deteriorating fundamentals. Valuation requires closer scrutiny.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 16.37x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 1.12x

Is FONR overvalued in 2026?

Fonar Corporation (FONR) currently trades at $18.93 per share with a market capitalization of $118,641,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 44/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 16.4x, above its 5-year median of 12.3x.

Looking at its own history, FONR is currently trading more expensive than 92% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 92th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates FONR's intrinsic value at $25.76 per share, against the current market price of $18.93. This implies a margin of safety of +27.87%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.

Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 0/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.

Bottom line: FONR appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 44/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is FONR overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 44/100, FONR appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.

What is FONR's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates FONR's intrinsic value at $25.76 per share, versus the current price of $18.93. This produces a margin of safety of +27.87%.

What P/E ratio does FONR trade at?

FONR trades at a P/E of 16.4x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 12.3x.

Is FONR a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 44/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.

How does FONR's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, FONR currently sits in the 92th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is historically expensive relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is FONR's Smart Value Score?

FONR's Smart Value Score is 44/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.