NHC
National HealthCare Corporation
NYSE MKT: NHC · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
$175.07
+0.25% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$2.73B
P/E ratio
22.83
P/S ratio
1.80x
EPS (TTM)
$7.67
Dividend yield
1.45%
52W range
$92 – $184
Volume
0.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+5.0
Quality
C+5.5
Profitability
C+6.0
Valuation
B—/9
Piotroski F-Score
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Altman Z-Score
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$6.15
-96.49%
12-Month target
$115.98
-33.75%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$157.58
Margin of safety
-6.83%
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $6.41M — positive
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.07B | $1.14B | $1.30B | $1.51B | $1.52B |
| Net income | $22.45M | $66.80M | $101.93M | $120.02M | $24.85M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $7.67 |
| Free cash flow | $-21.46M | $83.31M | $79.70M | $148.63M | $6.41M |
| Profit margin | 2.09% | 5.85% | 7.85% | 7.95% | 7.91% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
National HealthCare Corporation trades at $175.07. representing a P/E of 22.83x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 62/100 indicates the stock is good. TTM revenue stands at $1.52B. with profit margins at 7.91%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $157.58.
Frequently asked questions
What is National HealthCare Corporation's stock price?
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) trades at $175.07.
Is National HealthCare Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 62/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $157.58.
What is the price target of National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)?
The analyst target price is $6.15, representing -96.5% downside from the current price of $175.07.
What is the intrinsic value of National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $157.58, a -6.8% margin of safety versus $175.07.
What is National HealthCare Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.52B.
Company info
SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryMEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE MKT
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.80x
ROE11.90%
Beta0.59
50D MA$164.28
200D MA$134.75
Shares out0.02B
Float0.01B
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Avg volume0.1M
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