Diversified Healthcare Trust(DHC)

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10/01/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DHC

10/01/2026: DHC (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Diversified Healthcare Trust is a REIT focused on life science properties, medical office buildings, and senior living communities. The company's strengths include a diversified asset base and exposure to high-growth life science hubs. Its primary growth story revolves around the operational turnaround of its senior living segment and portfolio optimization to reduce debt. However, investors face risks from high financial leverage, operational volatility in senior care, and interest rate sensitivity. DHC may best suit investors comfortable with higher-risk, turnaround situations, while those seeking consistent dividends should monitor its progress toward sustainable cash flow improvement and balance sheet strength before committing capital.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitDHC's growth is constrained by high debt and the need for operational stabilization rather than rapid expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has historically experienced high volatility and has often lacked the consistent upward trend required for momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may be attracted to the discounted asset value, provided they are comfortable with the significant execution and leverage risks.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividend reliability has been inconsistent, making it a risky choice for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's high debt levels and operational challenges in the senior living segment create significant volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to sharp price fluctuations based on interest rate sentiment and operational updates.
Valuation riskMedium / highDifficulty in accurately valuing the underlying portfolio due to debt and operational uncertainties creates valuation risks.
Competition risk (Healthcare REIT sector)HighDHC faces intense competition from larger, better-capitalized REITs for quality healthcare assets.
Business qualityMediumWhile the portfolio includes quality assets, the reliance on external management and debt leverage impacts overall business quality.
Dividend incomeMedium / highHistory of dividend cuts makes this a less predictable income source for investors.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully turning around the senior living portfolio is critical and carries high uncertainty.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 107.67%
Avg. Invested days 52
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DHC receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DHC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+22.8%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -1.3%), moderate revenue growth (+2.8%), weak profitability (net margin -18.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DHC's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex -13.4% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is DHC's strongest growth driver at +22.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-117.5%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 86.1% and approximately 83.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 10.38% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Flat Footed LLC 9.70%
BlackRock Inc 9.53%
Silver Point Capital LP 6.40%
H/2 Credit Manager LP 5.29%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.37%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DHC generates approximately $-160 of gross profit, $-26 of operating income, and $-13 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.61% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DHC has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.90B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.15
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.15
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares
Beta 2.28
52 Weeks Range 3.90 - 9.66
Updated Date 10/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.90 - 9.66
Updated Date 10/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.50%
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.1

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Life Science and Medical OfficeRental income from long-term leases with healthcare providers and research organizations.This is the more stable income source, acting as the foundation of the company's revenue.
Senior Living CommunitiesOperating revenue from residents in assisted and independent living facilities.This segment is more volatile as it depends on occupancy rates and labor costs.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 16.64
Enterprise Value 4.26B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27
Enterprise Value 4.26B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 33.99
Shares Outstanding 242.13M
Shares Floating 201.60M
Shares Outstanding 242.13M
Shares Floating 201.60M
Percent Insiders 10.38
Percent Institutions 86.13

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Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

About Diversified Healthcare Trust

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Newton, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2000-02-23
President, CEO & Managing Trustee Mr. Christopher J. Bilotto
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Healthcare Facilities
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Diversified Healthcare Trust is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on owning high-quality healthcare properties located throughout the United States. DHC's portfolio is anchored by a strategically curated mix of senior housing, medical office and life science assets that combine high quality care, modern technology and amenity rich environments to meet rising demand across the healthcare continuum. As of June 30, 2026, DHC's approximately 6.3 billion dollar portfolio included 285 properties in 33 states and Washington, D.C., with 23,797 senior living units, approximately 5.6 million square feet of medical office and life science properties and occupied by approximately 250 tenants. DHC is managed by The RMR Group, a leading U.S. alternative asset management company with over 37 billion dollar in assets under management as of June 30, 2026 and 40 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating commercial real estate. DHC is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. Diversified Healthcare Trust was established in 1998 and is incorporated in Maryland.