CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CTRE • US14174T1079
36.68 USD
+0.27 (+0.74%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
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After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:08:54 PM
Overall CTRE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CTRE against 124 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. CTRE scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CTRE is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes CTRE very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CTRE had positive earnings in the past year.
- CTRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years CTRE 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years CTRE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CTRE has a Return On Assets of 5.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 94.35% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.53%, CTRE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRE has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
- CTRE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.24%. This is above the industry average of 3.05%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.12% | ||
| ROE | 6.53% | ||
| ROIC | 4.58% |
ROA(3y)1.9%
ROA(5y)3.08%
ROE(3y)2.37%
ROE(5y)4.75%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.34%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 60.84%, CTRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRE has grown nicely.
- CTRE has a better Operating Margin (66.50%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CTRE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 99.38%, CTRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 66.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.84% | ||
| GM | 99.38% |
OM growth 3Y5.41%
OM growth 5Y3.45%
PM growth 3Y4.22%
PM growth 5Y8.32%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTRE is destroying value.
- CTRE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CTRE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- CTRE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.74 indicates that CTRE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CTRE has a Altman-Z score of 4.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that CTRE is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CTRE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) than 97.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.05 indicates that CTRE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.05, CTRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRE has a Quick Ratio of 4.05. This indicates that CTRE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CTRE (4.05) is better than 92.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CTRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 90.28%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, CTRE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 59.24%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)90.28%
EPS 3Y-1.19%
EPS 5Y11.3%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.24%
Revenue growth 3Y15.48%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%71.16%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTRE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 30.36% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y78.09%
EPS Next 2Y40.56%
EPS Next 3Y27.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year53.72%
Revenue Next 2Y39.87%
Revenue Next 3Y30.36%
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 accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CTRE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTRE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CTRE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.64, CTRE is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say CTRE is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTRE is valued expensively inside the industry as 86.29% of the companies are valued cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CTRE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CTRE's earnings are expected to grow with 27.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y40.56%
EPS Next 3Y27.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CTRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.98, CTRE is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CTRE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CTRE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.05%.
- CTRE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)4.05%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
- CTRE pays out 89.87% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CTRE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP89.87%
EPS Next 2Y40.56%
EPS Next 3Y27.76%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners102.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.78%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap8.19B
Revenue(TTM)428.48M
Net Income(TTM)260.67M
Analysts83.53
Price Target41.51 (13.17%)
Short Float %5.7%
Short Ratio7.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.05%
DP89.87%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.24%
Max EPS beat(2)0.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.76%
Max EPS beat(4)2.3%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.79%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-31.23%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.08%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)16.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)29.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)29.53%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.87%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.98%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)1.52%
PT rev (3m)10.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.64 | ||
| P/S | 19.12 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 23.52 | ||
| P/B | 2.05 | ||
| P/tB | 2.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.85 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY4.42%
FCF(TTM)-4.8
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.56
OCFY4.25%
SpS1.92
BVpS17.89
TBVpS17.89
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)2.37
Graham Number23.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.12% | ||
| ROE | 6.53% | ||
| ROCE | 5.8% | ||
| ROIC | 4.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.36% | ||
| OM | 66.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.84% | ||
| GM | 99.38% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.9%
ROA(5y)3.08%
ROE(3y)2.37%
ROE(5y)4.75%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.34%
ROICexc(3y)5.66%
ROICexc(5y)5.62%
ROICexgc(3y)5.66%
ROICexgc(5y)5.62%
ROCE(3y)6.63%
ROCE(5y)6.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.18%
OM growth 3Y5.41%
OM growth 5Y3.45%
PM growth 3Y4.22%
PM growth 5Y8.32%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1743.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 331.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
F-Score5
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)658.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)503.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)134.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)112.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)90.28%
EPS 3Y-1.19%
EPS 5Y11.3%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y78.09%
EPS Next 2Y40.56%
EPS Next 3Y27.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.24%
Revenue growth 3Y15.48%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%71.16%
Revenue Next Year53.72%
Revenue Next 2Y39.87%
Revenue Next 3Y30.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y62.06%
EBIT growth 3Y21.72%
EBIT growth 5Y16.53%
EBIT Next Year188.71%
EBIT Next 3Y61.38%
EBIT Next 5Y44.17%
FCF growth 1Y-1581.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y138.87%
OCF growth 3Y15.9%
OCF growth 5Y14.1%
CARETRUST REIT INC / CTRE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CTRE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CTRE.
Can you provide the valuation status for CARETRUST REIT INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 26.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.05.
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 78.09% in the next year.