CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CTRE • US14174T1079

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This CTRE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CTRE scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTRE was compared to 123 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. CTRE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CTRE is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CTRE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CTRE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CTRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years CTRE 4 years were profitable.
  • CTRE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CTRE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTRE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

1.2 Ratios

  • CTRE has a Return On Assets of 6.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.93%, CTRE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CTRE (5.13%) is better than 92.68% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTRE is in line with the industry average of 3.14%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.13%) for CTRE is above the 3 year average (5.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.21%
ROE 7.93%
ROIC 5.13%
ROA(3y)4.13%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)5.32%
ROE(5y)4.57%
ROIC(3y)5%
ROIC(5y)5.23%
CTRE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTRE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CTRE (67.13%) is better than 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRE has grown nicely.
  • CTRE's Operating Margin of 67.48% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTRE has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 99.83%, CTRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CTRE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 67.48%
PM (TTM) 67.13%
GM 99.83%
OM growth 3Y4.4%
OM growth 5Y2.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y8.23%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
CTRE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTRE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. CTRE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTRE is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CTRE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • CTRE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CTRE is higher compared to a year ago.
CTRE Yearly Shares OutstandingCTRE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
CTRE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTRE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CTRE has an Altman-Z score of 4.97. This indicates that CTRE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.97, CTRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that CTRE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, CTRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.97
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.53%
CTRE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTRE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CTRE has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that CTRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CTRE's Current ratio of 1.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTRE outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that CTRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CTRE has a Quick ratio of 1.07. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTRE outperforms 56.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
CTRE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTRE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. CTRE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CTRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 89.02%, which is quite impressive.
  • CTRE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.77% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 60.79% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • Measured over the past years, CTRE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)89.02%
EPS 3Y38.77%
EPS 5Y12.77%
EPS Q2Q%56.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.79%
Revenue growth 3Y34.43%
Revenue growth 5Y21.72%
Sales Q2Q%116.82%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CTRE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.50% on average per year.
  • CTRE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.4%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y3.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.03%
Revenue Next 2Y23.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CTRE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTRE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CTRE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTRE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. CTRE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.74, CTRE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRE is cheaper than 71.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say CTRE is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CTRE.
  • 85.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. CTRE is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.74
Fwd PE 25.63
CTRE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTRE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTRE is valued more expensive than 86.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 23.19
CTRE Per share dataCTRE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CTRE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CTRE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)64.09
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y3.5%

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5. CTRE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CTRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.58, CTRE is paying slightly less dividend.
  • CTRE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.4%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CTRE has a limited annual growth rate of 5.26%.
  • CTRE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CTRE has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.26%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
CTRE Yearly Dividends per shareCTRE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 81.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTRE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CTRE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP81.1%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y3.5%
CTRE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTRE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M
CTRE Dividend Payout.CTRE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTRE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CTRE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CARETRUST REIT INC

NYSE:CTRE (3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 39.89 0 (0%)

39.89

-0.05 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners105.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap8.91B
Revenue(TTM)476.39M
Net Income(TTM)319.80M
Analysts83.53
Price Target43.86 (9.95%)
Short Float %5.59%
Short Ratio6.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.4%
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.26%
DP81.1%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.24%
Max EPS beat(2)36.71%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.76%
Max EPS beat(4)36.71%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.03%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.14%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-27.24%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)24.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)19.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)29.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)29.53%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.46%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.5%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.94%
PT rev (1m)3.73%
PT rev (3m)9.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.74
Fwd PE 25.63
P/S 18.69
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 22.6
P/B 2.21
P/tB 2.21
EV/EBITDA 23.19
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY3.89%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.77
OCFY4.42%
SpS2.13
BVpS18.08
TBVpS18.08
PEG (NY)64.09
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number25.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.21%
ROE 7.93%
ROCE 6.49%
ROIC 5.13%
ROICexc 5.34%
ROICexgc 5.34%
OM 67.48%
PM (TTM) 67.13%
GM 99.83%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.13%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)5.32%
ROE(5y)4.57%
ROIC(3y)5%
ROIC(5y)5.23%
ROICexc(3y)5.47%
ROICexc(5y)5.54%
ROICexgc(3y)5.47%
ROICexgc(5y)5.54%
ROCE(3y)6.33%
ROCE(5y)6.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.42%
OM growth 3Y4.4%
OM growth 5Y2.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y8.23%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.16
Cap/Depr 1449.83%
Cap/Sales 283.17%
Interest Coverage 8.07
Cash Conversion 95.06%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
Altman-Z 4.97
F-Score6
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)1122.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)756.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)224.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)158.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)89.02%
EPS 3Y38.77%
EPS 5Y12.77%
EPS Q2Q%56.25%
EPS Next Y0.4%
EPS Next 2Y1%
EPS Next 3Y3.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.79%
Revenue growth 3Y34.43%
Revenue growth 5Y21.72%
Sales Q2Q%116.82%
Revenue Next Year31.03%
Revenue Next 2Y23.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y67.35%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y25.18%
EBIT Next Year57.19%
EBIT Next 3Y26.37%
EBIT Next 5Y21.69%
FCF growth 1Y-65.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y61.32%
OCF growth 3Y39.74%
OCF growth 5Y22.02%

CARETRUST REIT INC / CTRE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CTRE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CTRE.


Can you provide the valuation status for CARETRUST REIT INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CTRE stock?

CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of CARETRUST REIT INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) is 25.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.21.


What is the expected EPS growth for CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) is expected to grow by 0.4% in the next year.