National Healthcare Corp (NHC) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
National Healthcare Corp (NHC) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, NHC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
National Healthcare Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $3.62B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NHC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.7% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How NHC ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
National Healthcare Corp (NHC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.62B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 25.84x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 3.23x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 1.10% | – |
| EPS | $8.89 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $71.66 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $99.55 | – |
| FCF/Share | $9.36 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.5% | – |
| ROA | 9.1% | – |
| ROIC | 11.1% | – |
| Operating Margin | 9.3% | – |
| Net Margin | 9.0% | – |
| EBT Margin | 11.9% | – |
| Tax Rate | 22.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 1.83x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.36x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.37x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 4.7x | – |
| Working Capital | $203M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $189M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $147M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$42M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 26.7% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 23.2% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 9.4% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.7% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.01x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 11.3x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.1x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 32 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | NHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.56B | – |
| Operating Income | $144M | – |
| Net Income | $140M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NHC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.54 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 28.6% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 16M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $440M | 28.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $39M | 2.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $138M | 9.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $9M | 0.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $409M | 26.6% of assets |
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National Healthcare Corp (NHC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as National Healthcare Corp (Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities): 3 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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National Healthcare Corp (NHC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the National Healthcare Corp (NHC) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, NHC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are National Healthcare Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NHC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are National Healthcare Corp forecasts updated?
National Healthcare Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are National Healthcare Corp's industry peers?
3 issuers in our coverage, NHC included, share the SEC industry code Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities. The largest are: Ensign Group, Inc (ENSG), Pacs Group, Inc. (PACS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.