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National HealthCare Corporation

National HealthCare Corporation

NHC

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National HealthCare Corporation

NHC

AMEX
$228.163.32% (-7.84)
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Healthcare

Medical Care Facilities

Mid Cap

With a market cap of $3.7B the stock is ranked 1698

Key Metrics

Key Metrics

PE TTM
PE TTM

Close price divided by the earnings per share for the trailing twelve months

26.54
PB
PB

Close price divided by the book value per share at the end of the most recent quarter

3.14
EPS TTM
EPS TTM

Net profit earned per share over the trailing twelve months (sum of the last 4 quarters)

$8.89
PEG Ratio
PEG Ratio

Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio divided by the forecasted annual earnings per share (EPS) growth rate over the next five years

0.82
Profit Margin
Profit Margin

Net profit divided by the total revenue for the most recent financial year

9%
Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share for the trailing twelve months divided by the close price

1.07%

Company Profile

Company Profile

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 that 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 offer 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 provide 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.
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 that 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 offer 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 provide 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.

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1Y Return
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10.31
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1Y Return
29.74%
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Buy Reco %
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1Y Return
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Price

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Revenue

Revenue Growth

Earnings

Earnings Per Share

Financials

Financials

Income

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

382.6
39.2
386.5
24.8
381.8
35.8
408
40.3
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Revenue
Net Income
Financial YearQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026Q2 2026
Total Revenue297.17291.21340.19369.35373.69374.91382.66386.51381.82408.02
Net Income26.2126.8442.786.0832.2023.7239.2324.8435.8540.31
Net Profit Margin8.82%9.21%12.57%1.64%8.61%6.32%10.25%6.42%9.39%9.88%
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Peers & Comparison

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Valuation

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StockPE TTMPE TTMPBPBPEG RatioPEG Ratio
National HealthCare Corporation 26.543.140.82
HCA Healthcare, Inc.15.72291.331.34
Tenet Healthcare Corporation10.314.531.81
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Frequently asked questions

  1. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) share price today is $228.16 as of October 27, 2026 at 12:25 AM IST. The stock touched a day high of $238.09 and a day low of $227.18.

  2. National HealthCare Corporation stock trades on AMEX under the ticker symbol NHC.

  3. National HealthCare Corporation's market capitalization is $3.69B as of October 27, 2026 at 12:25 AM IST.

  4. National HealthCare Corporation's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 26.54 as of October 26, 2026.

  5. National HealthCare Corporation's price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 3.14 as of October 26, 2026.

  6. Yes, National HealthCare Corporation pays a dividend, with a current dividend yield of 1.07%.

  7. Yes, You can buy National HealthCare Corporation shares from India through Tickertape, via our partnership with ViewTrade IFSC under the IFSCA Global Access framework, subject to RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) limits.

  8. Indian investors can buy National HealthCare Corporation shares in three steps: 1. Search National HealthCare Corporation on the Tickertape app and tap Invest. 2. Complete your one-time digital KYC. 3. Fund your account and buy from as low as $1 via fractional shares.

  9. Since National HealthCare Corporation trades in USD, an Indian investor's INR returns depend on both the stock's price movement and the USD-INR exchange rate. If the rupee depreciates against the dollar, INR returns are boosted beyond the stock's USD return; if the rupee appreciates, INR returns are reduced.

  10. Indian investors can start investing in National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) shares from as little as $1 through fractional ownership on Tickertape - for example, $10 buys approximately 0.0438 shares at the current price of $228.16.

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