CTRE (CareTrust REIT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.69 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CTRE CareTrust REIT Inc CTRE
85 GF Score
Price $40.84
GF Value $37.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CareTrust REIT Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

CareTrust REIT CTRE -0.92% 85 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRE with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

CareTrust REIT's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.389. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, CareTrust REIT's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

As of today (2026-08-04), CareTrust REIT's current stock price is $40.84. CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.69. CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 24.17.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CareTrust REIT was 25.59. The lowest was 12.35. And the median was 17.84.


CareTrust REIT  (NYSE:CTRE) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=40.84/1.69
=24.17

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CareTrust REIT was 25.59. The lowest was 12.35. And the median was 17.84.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


CareTrust REIT Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


CareTrust REIT Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CareTrust REIT Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

CareTrust REIT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.51 1.58 1.66

CareTrust REIT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.59 1.63 1.64 1.66 1.69

CTRE vs AHR, HR, SBRA: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CareTrust REIT Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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CareTrust REIT Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, CareTrust REIT's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.389/330.2130*330.2130
=0.389

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CareTrust REIT Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.228 241.018 0.312
201609 0.372 241.428 0.509
201612 0.245 241.432 0.335
201703 0.301 243.801 0.408
201706 0.341 244.955 0.460
201709 0.292 246.819 0.391
201712 0.290 246.524 0.388
201803 0.292 249.554 0.386
201806 0.263 251.989 0.345
201809 0.372 252.439 0.487
201812 0.321 251.233 0.422
201903 0.342 254.202 0.444
201906 0.337 256.143 0.434
201909 0.351 256.759 0.451
201912 0.327 256.974 0.420
202003 0.358 258.115 0.458
202006 0.290 257.797 0.371
202009 0.424 260.280 0.538
202012 0.371 260.474 0.470
202103 0.342 264.877 0.426
202106 0.359 271.696 0.436
202109 0.482 274.310 0.580
202112 0.387 278.802 0.458
202203 0.339 287.504 0.389
202206 0.331 296.311 0.369
202209 0.419 296.808 0.466
202212 0.328 296.797 0.365
202303 0.334 301.836 0.365
202306 0.278 305.109 0.301
202309 0.406 307.789 0.436
202312 0.335 306.746 0.361
202403 0.364 312.332 0.385
202406 0.358 314.175 0.376
202409 0.403 315.301 0.422
202412 0.392 315.605 0.410
202503 0.369 319.799 0.381
202506 0.499 322.561 0.511
202509 0.460 324.800 0.468
202512 0.519 324.054 0.529
202603 0.389 330.213 0.389

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.69 mean?
CareTrust REIT (CTRE) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.69 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CareTrust REIT and its competitors.
Is CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
CareTrust REIT's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.69. Overall, CareTrust REIT has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to AHR and HR?
CareTrust REIT's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.69 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a REITs company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the REITs industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CareTrust REIT and its competitors. CareTrust REIT's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CareTrust REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareTrust REIT (CTRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.56, compared to a current price of $40.84 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.69. CareTrust REIT's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CareTrust REIT (CTRE), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CareTrust REIT (CTRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareTrust REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.84 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.56. GuruFocus considers CareTrust REIT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CTRE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.69
  • GF Value™: $37.56 vs. price of $40.84 (8.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CareTrust REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 7XC:Germany
Address 24901 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Suite A200, Dana Point, CA, USA, 92629
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development, and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing, and other healthcare-related properties. The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators under triple-net lease arrangements, in which the tenant is solely responsible for property-related costs. The company operates in Domestic and Foreign markets, with the majority of revenue coming from Domestic operations.
85GF Score

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