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.
1. CTRE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CTRE had positive earnings in the past year.
- CTRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CTRE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CTRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CTRE (6.21%) is better than 97.52% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CTRE (7.93%) is better than 80.17% of its industry peers.
- CTRE's Return On Invested Capital of 5.13% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRE outperforms 92.56% of its industry peers.
- CTRE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.00%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CTRE's Profit Margin of 67.13% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRE outperforms 97.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRE has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 67.48%, CTRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTRE has a Gross Margin of 99.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CTRE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. CTRE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CTRE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CTRE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CTRE has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CTRE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.83 indicates that CTRE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.83, CTRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, CTRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC8.67%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.07. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTRE outperforms 57.85% of its industry peers.
- CTRE has a Quick 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.07, CTRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. CTRE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 89.02% over the past year.
- 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!
- The Revenue has been growing by 21.72% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- CTRE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.13% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTRE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.7%
EPS Next 2Y0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.91%
Revenue Next 2Y22.3%
Revenue Next 3Y17.38%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CTRE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CTRE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRE is cheaper than 75.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.15), we can say CTRE is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.16, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CTRE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CTRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 84.30% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CTRE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CTRE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.99
EPS Next 2Y0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
5. CTRE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, which is a nice return.
- CTRE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.43.
- CTRE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CTRE has a limited annual growth rate of 5.26%.
- CTRE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CTRE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.26%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- CTRE pays out 81.10% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
CTRE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CTRE (4/28/2026, 3:09:55 PM)
39.46
+0.7 (+1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners106.09%
Inst Owner Change0.32%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap8.81B
Revenue(TTM)476.39M
Net Income(TTM)319.80M
Analysts83.53
Price Target44.37 (12.44%)
Short Float %7.22%
Short Ratio5.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.26%
DP81.1%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.39)
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)1.16%
PT rev (3m)6.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.16 | ||
| P/S | 18.49 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 22.36 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | 2.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY3.82%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.77
OCFY4.47%
SpS2.13
BVpS18.08
TBVpS18.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.99
Graham Number25.1078 (-36.37%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.83 |
F-Score6
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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 Y-2.7%
EPS Next 2Y0.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.79%
Revenue growth 3Y34.43%
Revenue growth 5Y21.72%
Sales Q2Q%116.82%
Revenue Next Year31.91%
Revenue Next 2Y22.3%
Revenue Next 3Y17.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y67.35%
EBIT growth 3Y40.34%
EBIT growth 5Y25.18%
EBIT Next Year54.67%
EBIT Next 3Y25.22%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CTRE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CTRE.
What is the valuation status of CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) stock?
CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) is 25.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.18.
Is the dividend of CARETRUST REIT INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CARETRUST REIT INC (CTRE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 81.1%.