NHC

National HealthCare Corporation ASE · NHC

$221.51 +1.17 (+0.53%)

Neutral · +0.99σ

+ Compare Open in Sniper

Mkt cap $3.5B

P/E 28.0

Day $217.78 – $222.39

52wk $138.12 – $232.25

Avg vol 0.1M

Beta 0.64

Div yld 1.18%

Next earnings 2026-08-06

Quick read

At a glance

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.

NHC last traded at $221.51, up 0.5% on the day; that's in the upper part of its 52-week range ($138.12–$232.25). Right now it's trading close to its recent average, with no strong stretch in either direction.

The next scheduled earnings report (2026-08-06) is the biggest known catalyst on the calendar, and day to day, watch whether it holds above or slips below its recent average.

A quick snapshot built from the data on this page — not investment advice. Always do your own research.

Today's read

Grading desk →

Price is sitting close to its normal range — no real dip to buy yet.

Long —

Setup score 16 / 100

Price is sitting close to its normal range — no real dip to buy yet.

· Aligned with strong uptrend (strong tailwind)

Technical read: above KC1 lower, +0.95 ATR from EMA21 · no notable pattern

What it means: Price is sitting close to its normal range — no real dip to buy yet. The trigger bar shows no standout candle signal yet.

Score split: chart signals 16 / 80 · news & fundamentals checks 0 / 20 — chart signals carry most of the grade.

How this grade was earned

total 16 pts

Cycle position 6

Market fit 10

Each bar shows how many points that factor added. The more points — and the more factors that agree — the higher the letter grade.

Short —

Setup score 14 / 100

Price is stretched slightly above its normal range — a light stretch — early days, worth watching.

· KC1 upper stretch — light pop
· Counter-trend short in strong uptrend

Technical read: KC1 upper, +0.95 ATR from EMA21 · no notable pattern

What it means: Price is stretched slightly above its normal range — a light stretch — early days, worth watching. The trigger bar shows no standout candle signal yet.

Score split: chart signals 14 / 80 · news & fundamentals checks 0 / 20 — chart signals carry most of the grade.

How this grade was earned

total 14 pts

Cycle position 14

Each bar shows how many points that factor added. The more points — and the more factors that agree — the higher the letter grade.

132-Day Trend Zones

Full chart →

21 EMA +1 ATR +2 ATR −2 ATR

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Valuation & accounting

Valuation desk →

Our cash-flow model pegs fair value near $127.06 (fair range $127–$292); today's price sits 79% above that estimate. The model's verdict is “Overvalued” and accounting quality screens as Adequate. Model estimates only — do your own due diligence.

Overvalued -79% margin of safety Accounting: Adequate

Intrinsic (DCF)

$127.06

Fair-value range

$127.06 – $291.51

Margin of safety

-79%

Accounting quality Adequate

✓ More cash than debt
✓ Quick ratio 1.57 (antifragile)
✓ Debt/equity 0.42 (antifragile)
✓ Positive retained earnings

Price implies ~13% growth (vs trailing rev yoy). Model estimate — do your own due diligence.

Key statistics

All statistics →

NHC is a $3.5 billion company, priced at 28× last year's earnings, and it moves more calmly than the market (beta 0.6); the stock is trading near the top of its 52-week range.

Market cap $3.5B

P/E ttm 28.0

Beta 0.64

52w range $138.12 – $232.25

Avg volume 0.1M

Dividend yield 1.18%

Sector Healthcare

Next earnings 2026-08-06

52-week range · today's price

$138.12$232.25

More on NHC

Options idea

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CALL $220 2026-08-21

$0.95

PUT $220 2026-08-21

$9.70

Earnings

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Last reported: 2015-05-07
EPS (act / est): 0.77 / 0.90
Surprise: -14.6%
Next report: 2026-08-06

About

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 ser…