CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CTRE - US14174T1079 - REIT
35.225 USD
-0.52 (-1.44%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CTRE. CTRE was compared to 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While CTRE has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CTRE is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make CTRE suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CTRE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CTRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
CTRE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CTRE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CTRE has a Return On Assets of 4.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 92.91% of its industry peers.
CTRE's Return On Equity of 6.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRE outperforms 77.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.38%, CTRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTRE is above the industry average of 3.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 6.64% | ||
| ROIC | 4.38% |
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
CTRE has a Profit Margin of 58.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 97.64% of its industry peers.
CTRE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTRE has a better Operating Margin (66.50%) than 99.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTRE has grown nicely.
CTRE has a better Gross Margin (98.44%) than 98.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 66.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 58.73% | ||
| GM | 98.44% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRE has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CTRE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CTRE has an Altman-Z score of 3.66. This indicates that CTRE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CTRE has a better Altman-Z score (3.66) than 97.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that CTRE is not too dependend on debt financing.
CTRE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 96.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.75 indicates that CTRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CTRE's Current ratio of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRE outperforms 75.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that CTRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.75, CTRE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CTRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 108.47%, 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 11.30% yearly.
CTRE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 50.83%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)108.47%
EPS 3Y-1.19%
EPS 5Y11.3%
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.83%
Revenue growth 3Y15.48%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%55.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.18% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CTRE will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 27.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y77.46%
EPS Next 2Y38.41%
EPS Next 3Y26.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year45.48%
Revenue Next 2Y35.09%
Revenue Next 3Y27.43%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.64, the valuation of CTRE can be described as expensive.
CTRE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRE is cheaper than 69.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, CTRE is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CTRE.
CTRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CTRE is cheaper than 88.98% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say CTRE is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTRE indicates a rather expensive valuation: CTRE more expensive than 92.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CTRE's 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 26.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)2.53
EPS Next 2Y38.41%
EPS Next 3Y26.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CTRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.15, CTRE is paying slightly less dividend.
CTRE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
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.
As CTRE did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.05%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
96.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTRE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CTRE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP96.62%
EPS Next 2Y38.41%
EPS Next 3Y26.18%
NYSE:CTRE (10/28/2025, 9:54:03 AM)
35.225
-0.52 (-1.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.46%
Inst Owner Change1.09%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change1.14%
Market Cap7.87B
Revenue(TTM)373.42M
Net Income(TTM)219.30M
Analysts83.75
Price Target37.63 (6.83%)
Short Float %4.13%
Short Ratio4.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.05%
DP96.62%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.76%
Max EPS beat(2)0.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.49%
Max EPS beat(4)2.3%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-24.52%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-38.92%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-30.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.69%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)33.8%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.97%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.67%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)2.11%
PT rev (3m)11.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.42 | ||
| P/S | 21.06 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 25 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.85 |
EPS(TTM)1.23
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)-5.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY4%
SpS1.67
BVpS14.78
TBVpS14.78
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)2.53
Graham Number20.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 6.64% | ||
| ROCE | 5.54% | ||
| ROIC | 4.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.7% | ||
| OM | 66.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 58.73% | ||
| GM | 98.44% | ||
| 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 | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 2097.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 385.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.66 |
F-Score5
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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)108.47%
EPS 3Y-1.19%
EPS 5Y11.3%
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y77.46%
EPS Next 2Y38.41%
EPS Next 3Y26.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.83%
Revenue growth 3Y15.48%
Revenue growth 5Y12.64%
Sales Q2Q%55.27%
Revenue Next Year45.48%
Revenue Next 2Y35.09%
Revenue Next 3Y27.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y56.55%
EBIT growth 3Y21.72%
EBIT growth 5Y16.53%
EBIT Next Year182.97%
EBIT Next 3Y56.82%
EBIT Next 5Y39.97%
FCF growth 1Y-2758.87%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y119.86%
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.
What is the valuation status for CTRE stock?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for CTRE stock?
The financial health rating of CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTRE stock?
The dividend rating of CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 96.62%.