National Healthcare Corp. (NHC)
XASE:NHC
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NHC Stock Chart & Stats
$137.18
-$0.13(-0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$137.18
-$0.13(-0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$89.40 - $177.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.87K
Average Volume (3M)80.31K
Market Cap
$2.47B
Enterprise Value$2.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$309.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$87.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.7
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
May 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.58
Shares Outstanding15,541,309
10 Day Avg. Volume111,270
30 Day Avg. Volume80,310
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.98
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio14.27
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.61
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Cash GenerationSustained, materially stronger cash generation (OCF and FCF) improves the company’s ability to fund operations, cover capital needs, and sustain shareholder returns without relying on external financing. This structural cash conversion supports resilience across reimbursement cycles and strategic flexibility.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a strengthened equity base provide durable financial flexibility to absorb reimbursement shocks, invest in operations or acquisitions, and maintain dividends. Conservative debt levels reduce interest burden and risk during economic or industry-specific stress periods.
Board Strengthening & Domain ExpertiseAdding a geriatric/public-health leader and an experienced operator/financial executive enhances clinical quality oversight, regulatory navigation, and operational strategy. Stronger governance and sector expertise support long-term clinical performance and disciplined growth execution.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue DeclineA return to top-line contraction signals persistent demand, reimbursement, or occupancy headwinds. Even modest revenue declines can pressure margins in labor-intensive care operations and limit the runway for margin recovery absent sustained census or rate improvements.
Historic Earnings & Cash VolatilityPast swings in cash flow and profitability indicate earnings are cyclical and sensitive to operational disruptions. This history raises execution risk for maintaining payouts and funding growth if future reimbursement, staffing, or occupancy challenges re-emerge.
Exposure To Reimbursement And Labor PressuresBusiness economics depend on payer mix and labor intensity; structural increases in staffing costs or unfavorable Medicare/Medicaid policy changes can compress margins. These sector dynamics are persistent and can constrain long-term margin sustainability absent pricing power or efficiency gains.
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NHC FAQ
What was National Healthcare Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
National Healthcare Corp. lowest stock price was $89.40 and its highest was $177.47 in the past 12 months.
What is National Healthcare Corp.’s market cap?
National Healthcare Corp.’s market cap is $2.47B.
When is National Healthcare Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
National Healthcare Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were National Healthcare Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
National Healthcare Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $1.578 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.578.
Is National Healthcare Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts National Healthcare Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does National Healthcare Corp. pay dividends?
National Healthcare Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.64 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.8%. See more information on National Healthcare Corp. dividends here
What is National Healthcare Corp.’s EPS estimate?
National Healthcare Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does National Healthcare Corp. have?
National Healthcare Corp. has 15,541,309 shares outstanding.
What happened to National Healthcare Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
National Healthcare Corp. reported an EPS of $1.578 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.079%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of National Healthcare Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NHC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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National Healthcare Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NHC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
National Healthcare Corp.
National HealthCare Corporation operates, manages, and provides services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and a behavioral health hospital. 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 centers offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. It also offers behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, it provides health care programs that offer skilled services, such as infusion, wound care and physical, occupational, and speech therapies; hospice care services; operates pharmacies; offers management, accounting, financial, and insurance services; and leases its properties to third party operators. As of February 18, 2022, the company operated 75 skilled nursing facilities with 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, five independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. National HealthCare Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.43% Insiders
16.35% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
44.22% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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