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ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ENSG - US29358P1012 - Common Stock

174.15 USD
+0.57 (+0.33%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM
174.15 USD
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After Hours: 12/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ENSG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ENSG against 100 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. ENSG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ENSG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ENSG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ENSG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ENSG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ENSG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ENSG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFENSG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ENSG (6.29%) is better than 86.00% of its industry peers.
ENSG has a better Return On Equity (15.50%) than 82.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.05%, ENSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ENSG is below the industry average of 9.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.05%) for ENSG is above the 3 year average (6.92%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.29%
ROE 15.5%
ROIC 7.05%
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)6.29%
ROE(3y)16.09%
ROE(5y)17.64%
ROIC(3y)6.92%
ROIC(5y)7.62%
ENSG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICENSG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.80%, ENSG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ENSG has grown nicely.
ENSG has a Operating Margin of 8.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: ENSG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
ENSG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ENSG's Gross Margin of 21.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ENSG outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
ENSG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.33%
PM (TTM) 6.8%
GM 21%
OM growth 3Y-5.18%
OM growth 5Y5.91%
PM growth 3Y-1.91%
PM growth 5Y5.21%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y0.9%
ENSG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsENSG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ENSG 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, ENSG has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ENSG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ENSG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ENSG Yearly Shares OutstandingENSG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
ENSG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsENSG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

ENSG has an Altman-Z score of 3.65. This indicates that ENSG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.65, ENSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ENSG is 0.38, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ENSG, only 0.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ENSG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. ENSG outperforms 93.00% of its industry peers.
ENSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.07, ENSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.38
Altman-Z 3.65
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC8.7%
ENSG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFENSG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that ENSG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ENSG has a Current ratio (1.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that ENSG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.46, ENSG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
ENSG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesENSG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ENSG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.96%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, ENSG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.68% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 17.55% in the past year. This is quite good.
ENSG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.96%
EPS 3Y14.75%
EPS 5Y19.68%
EPS Q2Q%17.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.55%
Revenue growth 3Y17.48%
Revenue growth 5Y15.91%
Sales Q2Q%19.84%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ENSG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.29%
EPS Next 2Y15.67%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.72%
Revenue Next 2Y15.47%
Revenue Next 3Y13.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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.
ENSG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesENSG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
ENSG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesENSG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.91, ENSG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ENSG is on the same level as its industry peers.
ENSG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.76.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ENSG.
ENSG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. ENSG is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.91
Fwd PE 23.67
ENSG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsENSG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ENSG.
ENSG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.1
EV/EBITDA 19.21
ENSG Per share dataENSG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ENSG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ENSG may justify a higher PE ratio.
ENSG's earnings are expected to grow with 13.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y15.67%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ENSG has a yearly dividend return of 0.14%, which is pretty low.
ENSG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.55.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.14, ENSG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of ENSG has a limited annual growth rate of 4.75%.
ENSG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ENSG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
ENSG Yearly Dividends per shareENSG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

ENSG pays out 4.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ENSG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP4.5%
EPS Next 2Y15.67%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
ENSG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendENSG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M
ENSG Dividend Payout.ENSG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ENSG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE

NASDAQ:ENSG (12/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 174.15 0 (0%)

174.15

+0.57 (+0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners96.86%
Inst Owner Change2.71%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change-1.09%
Market Cap10.09B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)328.52M
Analysts83.64
Price Target211.34 (21.36%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio3.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.14%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.75%
DP4.5%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.0625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.31%
Min EPS beat(2)0.11%
Max EPS beat(2)0.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.26%
Max EPS beat(4)0.5%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.61%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.58%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.22%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.98%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.06%
PT rev (1m)13.6%
PT rev (3m)19.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.91
Fwd PE 23.67
P/S 2.09
P/FCF 27.1
P/OCF 20.97
P/B 4.76
P/tB 5.01
EV/EBITDA 19.21
EPS(TTM)6.24
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)7.36
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)6.43
FCFY3.69%
OCF(TTM)8.3
OCFY4.77%
SpS83.38
BVpS36.59
TBVpS34.79
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number71.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.29%
ROE 15.5%
ROCE 9.15%
ROIC 7.05%
ROICexc 7.97%
ROICexgc 8.19%
OM 8.33%
PM (TTM) 6.8%
GM 21%
FCFM 7.71%
ROA(3y)5.97%
ROA(5y)6.29%
ROE(3y)16.09%
ROE(5y)17.64%
ROIC(3y)6.92%
ROIC(5y)7.62%
ROICexc(3y)7.98%
ROICexc(5y)8.73%
ROICexgc(3y)8.24%
ROICexgc(5y)9.03%
ROCE(3y)8.98%
ROCE(5y)9.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.75%
OM growth 3Y-5.18%
OM growth 5Y5.91%
PM growth 3Y-1.91%
PM growth 5Y5.21%
GM growth 3Y-3.36%
GM growth 5Y0.9%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.38
Debt/EBITDA 0.28
Cap/Depr 110.25%
Cap/Sales 2.25%
Interest Coverage 57.5
Cash Conversion 95.98%
Profit Quality 113.31%
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 3.65
F-Score6
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)234.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)228.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.72%
Profit Quality(3y)68.27%
Profit Quality(5y)87.01%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.96%
EPS 3Y14.75%
EPS 5Y19.68%
EPS Q2Q%17.99%
EPS Next Y20.29%
EPS Next 2Y15.67%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.55%
Revenue growth 3Y17.48%
Revenue growth 5Y15.91%
Sales Q2Q%19.84%
Revenue Next Year18.72%
Revenue Next 2Y15.47%
Revenue Next 3Y13.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y43.72%
EBIT growth 3Y11.4%
EBIT growth 5Y22.76%
EBIT Next Year45.55%
EBIT Next 3Y21.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y127.39%
FCF growth 3Y20.53%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y40.79%
OCF growth 3Y7.99%
OCF growth 5Y12.55%

ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE / ENSG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ENSG stock?

ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) is 27.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.76.


What is the financial health of ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) stock?

The financial health rating of ENSIGN GROUP INC/THE (ENSG) is 6 / 10.