National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
Rank in Stocks
#4229
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare... National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Share Price
$242.10
Market Cap
$3.79B
Change (1 day)
1.09%
Change (1 year)
96.14%
Country
US
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Category
Healthcare
P/E ratio for National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 25.97
According to National HealthCare Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 25.97. At the end of 2023 the company had a P/E ratio of 21.18.
P/E ratio history for National HealthCare Corporation from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 25.97 | 59.89% |
| 2024 | 16.24 | -23.31% |
| 2023 | 21.18 | -48.15% |
| 2022 | 40.85 | 442.98% |
| 2021 | 7.52 | -69.01% |
| 2020 | 24.28 | 25.47% |
| 2019 | 19.35 | -4.48% |
| 2018 | 20.26 | 22.99% |
| 2017 | 16.47 | -27.44% |
| 2016 | 22.70 | 40.75% |
| 2015 | 16.13 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 16.27 | 40.98% |
| 2013 | 11.54 | 5.05% |
| 2012 | 10.98 | 23.69% |
| 2011 | 8.88 | -26.02% |
| 2010 | 12.00 | -1.84% |
| 2009 | 12.23 | -31.57% |
| 2008 | 17.87 | 25.05% |
| 2007 | 14.29 | -22.64% |
| 2006 | 18.47 | 15.61% |
| 2005 | 15.98 | -7.21% |
| 2004 | 17.22 | 48.72% |
| 2003 | 11.58 | -5.55% |
| 2002 | 12.26 | -6.56% |
| 2001 | 13.12 | 52.28% |
| 2000 | 8.62 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.70 | -39.53% |
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| 10.40 | -59.96% |
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| 32.07 | 23.50% |
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| 20.00 | -22.98% |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.