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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/01/2025: NHC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit 61.64%
Avg. Invested days 44
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.67B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.65
1Y Target Price 6.15
Price to earnings Ratio 15.65
1Y Target Price 6.15
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.57
52 Weeks Range 89.14 - 136.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 89.14 - 136.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.37%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.91

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Profitability

Profit Margin 7.85%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.23%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.18%

Valuation

Trailing PE 15.65
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1632782750
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22
Enterprise Value 1632782750
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.46
Shares Outstanding 15471000
Shares Floating 12439913
Shares Outstanding 15471000
Shares Floating 12439913
Percent Insiders 18.82
Percent Institutions 59.78

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National HealthCare Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) was founded in 1967. It has grown from a single nursing home to a large provider of long-term healthcare services, expanding through acquisitions and organic growth.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Assisted Living Facilities: NHC also operates assisted living facilities that provide housing, personal care services, and social activities for seniors who need help with daily living.
  • Home Healthcare Services: NHC provides home healthcare services, including skilled nursing care, therapy, and personal care services in patients' homes.
  • Other Services: NHC also offers other services, such as independent living facilities and pharmacy services.
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities: NHC's primary business segment involves operating skilled nursing facilities that provide healthcare services such as 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and long-term care.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure is typical of healthcare companies, with divisions for skilled nursing, assisted living, and home healthcare, reporting to a central management team.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Assisted Living Services: Offers housing and care assistance. Market share is also fragmented. Competitors include Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), Atria Senior Living, and Sunrise Senior Living. Generates substantial revenue but less than skilled nursing.
  • Skilled Nursing Services: Provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Market share is fragmented among many regional and national players. Competitors include Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), Genesis Healthcare (GEN), and Ensign Group (ENSG). Revenue is significant, constituting the majority of NHC's revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The long-term healthcare industry is driven by an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services. The industry faces challenges such as rising labor costs, regulatory scrutiny, and changing reimbursement models.

Positioning

NHC is a well-established player in the long-term healthcare industry. It has a strong reputation for providing quality care. Its competitive advantages include its geographic diversification, experienced management team, and strong financial position.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global long-term care market is expected to reach USD 1.3 trillion by 2030. NHC's position is primarily within the US market. NHC holds a relatively small share, indicating ample opportunity for growth.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong reputation for quality care
  • Geographic diversification
  • Experienced management team
  • Solid financial position

Weaknesses

  • High labor costs
  • Dependence on government reimbursement
  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • Occupancy rates affected by COVID-19

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for long-term care services
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Development of new services
  • Strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Rising labor costs
  • Changes in reimbursement policies
  • Legal and regulatory risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BKD
  • ENSG
  • FIVE

Competitive Landscape

NHC's advantages include its reputation and financial stability. Disadvantages may include higher labor costs and greater regulatory scrutiny compared to smaller competitors. These figures are illustrative and not based on real time actual data.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: NHC has grown steadily through acquisitions and organic growth.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to continue, driven by the aging population and increasing demand for long-term care services. Analyst estimates suggest moderate revenue growth and stable profitability.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include acquisitions, new service offerings, and cost-cutting measures.

Summary

National HealthCare Corporation is a stable player in the long-term healthcare industry, benefiting from the aging population. Its strong reputation and geographic diversification are key strengths. High labor costs and regulatory changes pose challenges, but strategic acquisitions and new service development can drive growth.

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About National HealthCare Corporation

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Murfreesboro, TN, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-01-20
CEO & Director Dr. Stephen Fowler Flatt
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Care Facilities
Full time employees 14962
Full time employees 14962

National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services. The company's skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. It also provides medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-acute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. Its independent living facilities offers specially designed residential units for the active and ambulatory elderly and provide various ancillary services for residents, including restaurants, activity rooms and social areas; and behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, the company homecare agencies assist those who wish to stay at home or in assisted living residences but still require some degree of medical care or assistance with daily activities; hospice agencies that provides hospice and palliative care; and operates pharmacies, as well as managed care insurance solutions. Further, the company offers management, accounting, and financial services; and leases its properties to third party operators. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.