NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NHI • US63633D1046
Current stock price
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-0.12 (-0.14%)
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This NHI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NHI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NHI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NHI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years NHI has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NHI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NHI has a better Return On Assets (5.08%) than 93.50% of its industry peers.
- NHI has a better Return On Equity (9.33%) than 84.55% of its industry peers.
- NHI has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.56%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NHI is above the industry average of 3.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.33% | ||
| ROIC | 5.56% |
ROA(3y)5.27%
ROA(5y)4.48%
ROE(3y)10.08%
ROE(5y)8.58%
ROIC(3y)5.76%
ROIC(5y)5.44%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of NHI (37.80%) is better than 91.87% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NHI has declined.
- NHI has a Operating Margin of 50.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NHI outperforms 93.50% of its industry peers.
- NHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- NHI has a better Gross Margin (80.86%) than 82.11% of its industry peers.
- NHI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 50.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.8% | ||
| GM | 80.86% |
OM growth 3Y-0.48%
OM growth 5Y-5.57%
PM growth 3Y16.56%
PM growth 5Y-7.44%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.6%
2. NHI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NHI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NHI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for NHI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- NHI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NHI has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is not the best score and indicates that NHI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.06, NHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that NHI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of NHI (0.76) is better than 74.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- NHI has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that NHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NHI's Current ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NHI outperforms 64.23% of its industry peers.
- NHI has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that NHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NHI's Quick ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NHI outperforms 65.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. NHI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NHI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.34%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.07% on average over the past years.
- NHI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.07%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.45% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.34%
EPS 3Y26.84%
EPS 5Y-6.07%
EPS Q2Q%-1.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.07%
Revenue growth 3Y10.53%
Revenue growth 5Y2.45%
Sales Q2Q%23.4%
3.2 Future
- NHI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.45% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.8%
Revenue Next 3Y14.74%
Revenue Next 5Y14.69%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. NHI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NHI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.48.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NHI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NHI is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. NHI is around the same levels.
- NHI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.64.
- 84.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NHI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. NHI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NHI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. NHI is more expensive than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NHI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- NHI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.45%
5. NHI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.34%, NHI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- NHI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.32.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NHI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NHI decreases each year by -3.59%.
- NHI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of NHI decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- NHI pays out 119.52% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP119.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.45%
NHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:NHI (3/26/2026, 12:27:38 PM)
83
-0.12 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners73.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change14.89%
Market Cap4.02B
Revenue(TTM)375.63M
Net Income(TTM)141.98M
Analysts76.67
Price Target87.34 (5.23%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio4.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
Yearly Dividend3.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.59%
DP119.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.92)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.3%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.3%
Max EPS beat(4)4.29%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.17%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.26%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.32%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.32%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.58%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.1%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.64 | ||
| P/S | 10.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | 2.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.03 |
EPS(TTM)3.02
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)-1.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY5.89%
SpS7.76
BVpS31.44
TBVpS31.44
PEG (NY)2.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number46.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.33% | ||
| ROCE | 7.04% | ||
| ROIC | 5.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.62% | ||
| OM | 50.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.8% | ||
| GM | 80.86% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.27%
ROA(5y)4.48%
ROE(3y)10.08%
ROE(5y)8.58%
ROIC(3y)5.76%
ROIC(5y)5.44%
ROICexc(3y)5.81%
ROICexc(5y)5.5%
ROICexgc(3y)5.84%
ROICexgc(5y)5.53%
ROCE(3y)7.29%
ROCE(5y)6.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.17%
OM growth 3Y-0.48%
OM growth 5Y-5.57%
PM growth 3Y16.56%
PM growth 5Y-7.44%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.6%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 363.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 78.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
F-Score5
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)218.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)46.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.78%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.34%
EPS 3Y26.84%
EPS 5Y-6.07%
EPS Q2Q%-1.23%
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y3.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.07%
Revenue growth 3Y10.53%
Revenue growth 5Y2.45%
Sales Q2Q%23.4%
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.8%
Revenue Next 3Y14.74%
Revenue Next 5Y14.69%
EBIT growth 1Y1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y10%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.26%
EBIT Next Year58.98%
EBIT Next 3Y18.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-215.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.86%
OCF growth 3Y8.48%
OCF growth 5Y0.38%
NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC / NHI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NHI.
What is the valuation status for NHI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) stock?
NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) is 27.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.64.
Is the dividend of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of NATL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 119.52%.