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$93.54 - $189.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.87K
Average Volume (3M)80.31K
Market Cap
$2.95B
Enterprise Value$2.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$39.31M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.3
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.98
Shares Outstanding15,619,641
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 Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.29
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
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow and substantial free cash flow provide durable internal funding for dividends, reinvestment and strategic moves. Robust cash conversion versus earnings improves resilience to reimbursement cycles and supports multi-year capital allocation without relying on external financing.
Very Low LeverageA conservatively financed balance sheet with minimal debt grants long-term flexibility to invest, pursue acquisitions and absorb interest-rate or reimbursement shocks. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk and preserves optionality for capital-intensive moves in the aging-care sector.
Strategic Real-estate AcquisitionTransitioning from leasing to ownership for many facilities is a structural change that can improve margins, cash flow predictability and operational control. Owning assets may enhance long-term returns, simplify master-lease complexity and align real-estate strategy with care operations over several years.
Bears Say
Sharp TTM Revenue DropA steep trailing-twelve-month revenue contraction is a persistent fundamental concern: lower volumes or reimbursements can erode margins and cash flow even when costs are managed. If revenue normalization stalls, it could force tougher operational trade-offs and pressure multi-quarter performance.
Payer Mix And Occupancy SensitivityDependence on Medicare/Medicaid and occupancy levels creates ongoing structural risk. Changes in reimbursement policy, local Medicaid rates or occupancy trends materially affect revenue and profitability for years, making growth and margin sustainability contingent on external payor and demand dynamics.
Historical Cash-flow VolatilityPast swings in operating and free cash flow highlight susceptibility to timing, working-capital swings and episodic pressures. This volatility can constrain consistent capital returns or acquisitions during downturns and means recent cash strength may not fully insulate the company from future cycle-driven cash squeezes.
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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 $93.54 and its highest was $189.95 in the past 12 months.
What is National Healthcare Corp.’s market cap?
National Healthcare Corp.’s market cap is $2.95B.
When is National Healthcare Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
National Healthcare Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were National Healthcare Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
National Healthcare Corp. released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported $2.274 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $2.274.
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 15,619,641 shares outstanding.
What happened to National Healthcare Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
National Healthcare Corp. reported an EPS of $2.274 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.151%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
National Healthcare Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NHC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
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
11.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.60%
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
6.99% Insiders
16.26% Mutual Funds
1.77% Other Institutional Investors
46.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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