National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) — Stock Score Summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. National HealthCare Corporation operates senior care facilities. This is a highly capital-intensive, labor-heavy business model with low structural ROIC and significant regulatory and reimbursement risks.

National HealthCare Corporation operates an integrated network of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, and homecare agencies across the southeastern United States. The company's strength lies in its comprehensive continuum of care services, strong regional presence, and long-standing reputation for quality patient care. This diversified approach to senior care allows for multiple revenue streams and caters to varying levels of patient needs within its core markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$192.12
Market Cap$2.9B
P/E (TTM)23.86
P/E (Forward)437.26
Price/Book2.69
Return on Equity12.0%
Return on Invested Capital13.3%
Debt/Equity3.58
Gross Margin39.2%
Operating Margin8.4%
Revenue Growth2.2%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$119M

National HealthCare Corporation operates in the Medical Care Facilities industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National HealthCare Corporation’s (NHC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (43), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does National HealthCare Corporation have an economic moat?
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 National HealthCare Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. 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 National HealthCare Corporation in?
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Care Facilities industry (United States).
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