The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) — Stock Score Summary

The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 58/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (53/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. The Ensign Group is an excellent, high-quality operator in skilled nursing with strong capital allocation. However, it does not align with our active 18-month macro themes, and we prefer to reserve capital for high-conviction thematic plays.

The Ensign Group, Inc. is a diversified healthcare provider operating skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and hospice facilities across multiple U.S. states. The company's distinctive decentralized operating model, which empowers local leadership, fosters high-quality patient outcomes and efficient asset management, forming a strong competitive advantage. Ensign is a leading operator in the post-acute care continuum, known for its strategic acquisitions and operational excellence.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$157.16
Market Cap$10.0B
P/E (TTM)26.76
P/E (Forward)19.72
Price/Book4.02
Return on Equity16.9%
Return on Invested Capital10.1%
Debt/Equity94.72
Gross Margin16.4%
Operating Margin9.0%
Revenue Growth18.4%
Dividend Yield0.2%
Free Cash Flow$291M

The Ensign Group, Inc. operates in the Medical Care Facilities industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ensign Group, Inc.’s (ENSG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) is 58/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (32), and Momentum (53) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Ensign Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Ensign Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 58/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Ensign Group, Inc. in?
The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Care Facilities industry (United States).
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