NHC (National Healthcare) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $6.14 (As of Jun. 2026)

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NHC National Healthcare Corp NHC
72 GF Score
Price $223.39
GF Value $134.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

National Healthcare NHC +1.09% 72 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $6.14 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NHC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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.

National Healthcare's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.938. 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 $6.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, National Healthcare's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.20% 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of National Healthcare was 28.90% per year. The lowest was -3.30% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.

As of today (2026-09-09), National Healthcare's current stock price is $223.385. National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.14. National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 36.38.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of National Healthcare was 38.01. The lowest was 12.84. And the median was 22.15.


National Healthcare  (AMEX:NHC) 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.

National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=223.385/6.14
=36.38

* 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 National Healthcare was 38.01. The lowest was 12.84. And the median was 22.15.


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.


National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Healthcare'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.

National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

National Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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National Healthcare Quarterly Data
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NHC vs OPCH, AVAH, BKD: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare'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.


National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Healthcare 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, National Healthcare's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.938/333.9520*333.9520
=1.938

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

National Healthcare Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.264 241.428 0.365
201612 0.920 241.432 1.273
201703 0.325 243.801 0.445
201706 1.227 244.955 1.673
201709 1.514 246.819 2.048
201712 1.015 246.524 1.375
201803 0.408 249.554 0.546
201806 1.820 251.989 2.412
201809 1.341 252.439 1.774
201812 0.938 251.233 1.247
201903 0.374 254.202 0.491
201906 1.267 256.143 1.652
201909 1.953 256.759 2.540
201912 1.201 256.974 1.561
202003 0.074 258.115 0.096
202006 9.178 257.797 11.889
202009 1.560 260.280 2.002
202012 0.989 260.474 1.268
202103 0.537 264.877 0.677
202106 1.214 271.696 1.492
202109 -0.383 274.310 -0.466
202112 0.123 278.802 0.147
202203 -2.355 287.504 -2.735
202206 1.173 296.311 1.322
202209 -0.615 296.808 -0.692
202212 0.410 296.797 0.461
202303 0.470 301.836 0.520
202306 2.165 305.109 2.370
202309 1.683 307.789 1.826
202312 1.105 306.746 1.203
202403 0.238 312.332 0.254
202406 2.753 314.175 2.926
202409 1.822 315.301 1.930
202412 0.296 315.605 0.313
202503 2.126 319.799 2.220
202506 3.373 322.561 3.492
202509 3.606 324.800 3.708
202512 0.407 324.054 0.419
202603 3.354 330.213 3.392
202606 1.938 333.952 1.938

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 $6.14 mean?
National Healthcare (NHC) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $6.14 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors.
Is National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $6.14. Overall, National Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to OPCH and AVAH?
National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $6.14 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 National Healthcare and its competitors. National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $6.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Healthcare (NHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.88, compared to a current price of $223.39 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $6.14. National Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 National Healthcare (NHC), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $6.14 as of Jun. 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 National Healthcare (NHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $223.39 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.88. GuruFocus considers National Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NHC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $6.14
  • GF Value™: $134.88 vs. price of $223.39 (65.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


National Healthcare Business Description

Address 100 East Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN, USA, 37130
National Healthcare Corp provides long-term care facilities. Its principal business includes operating skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, and home care programs. The company's activities include providing sub-acute and post-acute skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, rehabilitative care, memory and Alzheimer's care, senior living services, and home health care services. In addition, the company also provides management services, accounting, and financial services, as well as insurance services to third-party operators of healthcare facilities. Its reportable segments include Inpatient services and Home care and hospice services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Inpatient services segment.
72GF Score

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