LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LTC • US5021751020
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This LTC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LTC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LTC was profitable.
- In the past year LTC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LTC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LTC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LTC has a better Return On Assets (5.69%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- LTC's Return On Equity of 10.91% is amongst the best of the industry. LTC outperforms 88.62% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.27%, LTC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- LTC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.80%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% |
ROA(3y)5.18%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)10.14%
ROE(5y)9.99%
ROIC(3y)4.8%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
1.3 Margins
- LTC's Profit Margin of 44.62% is amongst the best of the industry. LTC outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LTC has declined.
- LTC has a Operating Margin of 31.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: LTC outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
- LTC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LTC's Gross Margin of 75.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTC outperforms 72.36% of its industry peers.
- LTC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 75.32% |
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.06%
PM growth 3Y-7.7%
PM growth 5Y-5.62%
GM growth 3Y-6.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.62%
2. LTC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LTC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LTC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- LTC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LTC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that LTC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LTC has a Altman-Z score of 1.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTC outperforms 86.18% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that LTC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- LTC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTC outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- LTC has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that LTC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LTC has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LTC outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that LTC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, LTC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. LTC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LTC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.27%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, LTC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.81% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.63% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LTC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.27%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%441.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.63%
Revenue growth 3Y14.48%
Revenue growth 5Y10.53%
Sales Q2Q%-49.21%
3.2 Future
- LTC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.80% yearly.
- LTC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.94%
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.25%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LTC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LTC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.85.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LTC indicates a rather cheap valuation: LTC is cheaper than 91.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LTC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.97, LTC is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LTC is valued cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. LTC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LTC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. LTC is more expensive than 84.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LTC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LTC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
5. LTC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LTC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.94%, which is a nice return.
- LTC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.32.
- LTC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LTC decreases each year by -0.01%.
- LTC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- LTC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- LTC pays out 91.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LTC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP91.57%
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
LTC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
36.69
+0.15 (+0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners73.91%
Inst Owner Change1.34%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change10.58%
Market Cap1.78B
Revenue(TTM)262.85M
Net Income(TTM)117.28M
Analysts68.33
Price Target38.91 (6.05%)
Short Float %5.83%
Short Ratio6.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
Yearly Dividend2.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.01%
DP91.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date03-23 2026-03-23 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-86.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-242.37%
Max EPS beat(2)69.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-53.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-242.37%
Max EPS beat(4)69.02%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.83%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.8%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-14.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)71.75%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)18.28%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.76%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)21.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 | ||
| P/S | 6.77 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY7.22%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)-4.66
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY7.64%
SpS5.42
BVpS22.16
TBVpS22.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number36.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROCE | 4.14% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.31% | ||
| OM | 31.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 75.32% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.18%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)10.14%
ROE(5y)9.99%
ROIC(3y)4.8%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
ROICexc(3y)4.84%
ROICexc(5y)4.71%
ROICexgc(3y)4.86%
ROICexgc(5y)4.72%
ROCE(3y)6.07%
ROCE(5y)5.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.11%
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.06%
PM growth 3Y-7.7%
PM growth 5Y-5.62%
GM growth 3Y-6.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.62%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 955.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 137.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 112.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score3
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)378.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)263.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)57.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)42.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.27%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%441.03%
EPS Next Y-22.94%
EPS Next 2Y-12.98%
EPS Next 3Y-8.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.63%
Revenue growth 3Y14.48%
Revenue growth 5Y10.53%
Sales Q2Q%-49.21%
Revenue Next Year0.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-49.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.59%
EBIT Next Year354.43%
EBIT Next 3Y77.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-303.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.63%
OCF growth 3Y8.79%
OCF growth 5Y3.21%
LTC PROPERTIES INC / LTC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LTC.
What is the valuation status of LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LTC stock?
LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LTC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) is 13.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
How financially healthy is LTC PROPERTIES INC?
The financial health rating of LTC PROPERTIES INC (LTC) is 3 / 10.