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National HealthCare Corporation

NHC

AMEXHealthcareMedical - Care Facilities

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$233.4

−$3.35 · -1.41%

Aug 21, 4:00 PM ET

NHC company overview

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Hold

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Valuation

41

Fair Value

Momentum

67

Gaining

Sentiment

73

Bullish

Risk resilience

75

Moderate Risk

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Company profile

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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Headquarters
US
CEO
Stephen Fowler Flatt
Listed since
Jan 2, 1987
Employees
15,278

Market position

Day range

Current $233.4

52-week range

Current $233.4

Open
$237.08
Previous close
$236.75
Volume
86.91K
0.69× average
Average volume
125.13K
Average daily volume
Market cap
3.65B USD
Beta
0.64
Market reference 1
50-day average
$216
+8.05% above average
200-day average
$171.52
+36.08% above average

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

P/E (TTM)
25.85×
P/B (TTM)
3.25×
P/S (TTM)
2.34×
Dividend yield
1.11%

Profitability & efficiency

Gross margin
39.49%
Operating margin
9.28%
Net margin
9.00%

Financial health

Debt / equity
0.03×

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends43%28%13%-2%Gross margin, FY2021: 34.11%Gross margin, FY2022: 36.13%Gross margin, FY2023: 37.60%Gross margin, FY2024: 37.52%Gross margin, FY2025: 39.31%Operating margin, FY2021: 5.04%Operating margin, FY2022: 2.97%Operating margin, FY2023: 5.00%Operating margin, FY2024: 6.61%Operating margin, FY2025: 8.46%Net margin, FY2021: 13.71%Net margin, FY2022: 2.09%Net margin, FY2023: 5.85%Net margin, FY2024: 7.85%Net margin, FY2025: 7.91%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 34.11%. Gross margin FY2022 36.13%. Gross margin FY2023 37.60%. Gross margin FY2024 37.52%. Gross margin FY2025 39.31%. Operating margin FY2021 5.04%. Operating margin FY2022 2.97%. Operating margin FY2023 5.00%. Operating margin FY2024 6.61%. Operating margin FY2025 8.46%. Net margin FY2021 13.71%. Net margin FY2022 2.09%. Net margin FY2023 5.85%. Net margin FY2024 7.85%. Net margin FY2025 7.91%.

Income trends

Revenue

1.52B USD+16.94%

Operating income

128.35M USD+49.66%

Net income

120.02M USD+17.75%
Income trends across reported periods1.67B USD1.07B USD471.05M USD−127.09M USDRevenue, FY2021: 1.01B USDRevenue, FY2022: 1.07B USDRevenue, FY2023: 1.14B USDRevenue, FY2024: 1.3B USDRevenue, FY2025: 1.52B USDOperating income, FY2021: 50.93M USDOperating income, FY2022: 31.9M USDOperating income, FY2023: 57.13M USDOperating income, FY2024: 85.76M USDOperating income, FY2025: 128.35M USDNet income, FY2021: 138.59M USDNet income, FY2022: 22.45M USDNet income, FY2023: 66.8M USDNet income, FY2024: 101.93M USDNet income, FY2025: 120.02M USDFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 1.01B USD. Revenue FY2022 1.07B USD. Revenue FY2023 1.14B USD. Revenue FY2024 1.3B USD. Revenue FY2025 1.52B USD. Operating income FY2021 50.93M USD. Operating income FY2022 31.9M USD. Operating income FY2023 57.13M USD. Operating income FY2024 85.76M USD. Operating income FY2025 128.35M USD. Net income FY2021 138.59M USD. Net income FY2022 22.45M USD. Net income FY2023 66.8M USD. Net income FY2024 101.93M USD. Net income FY2025 120.02M USD.
Metric (USD)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue1.52B USD1.3B USD1.14B USD1.07B USD1.01B USD
Cost of goods sold921.08M USD810.93M USD712.34M USD686.17M USD666.06M USD
Gross profit596.7M USD487.01M USD429.2M USD388.11M USD344.88M USD
Selling, general, and administrative46.23M USD43.18M USD41.53M USD40.98M USD40.82M USD
Operating expenses468.35M USD401.25M USD372.07M USD356.22M USD293.95M USD
Interest income9.84M USD10.1M USD8.38M USD5.13M USD4.67M USD
Interest expense6.37M USD4.14M USD324K USD563K USD845K USD
Depreciation and amortization44.92M USD41.99M USD42.03M USD40.49M USD40.67M USD
Operating income128.35M USD85.76M USD57.13M USD31.9M USD50.93M USD
Net income120.02M USD101.93M USD66.8M USD22.45M USD138.59M USD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

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