NHI (National Health Investors) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.78 (As of Jun. 2026)

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NHI National Health Investors Inc NHI
79 GF Score
Price $72.11
GF Value $85.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

National Health Investors NHI +1.41% 79 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.78 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NHI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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 Health Investors's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.340. 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 $5.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, National Health Investors's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.70% 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 Health Investors was 15.50% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.

As of today (2026-09-01), National Health Investors's current stock price is $72.11. National Health Investors's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.78. National Health Investors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 12.48.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of National Health Investors was 30.95. The lowest was 8.90. And the median was 14.48.


National Health Investors  (NYSE:NHI) 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 Health Investors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=72.11/5.78
=12.48

* 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 Health Investors was 30.95. The lowest was 8.90. And the median was 14.48.


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 Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


National Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Health Investors'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 Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

National Health Investors Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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National Health Investors Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 5.67 5.69 5.66 5.73 5.78

NHI vs MPT, LTC, DHC: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, National Health Investors'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 Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs REITs Industry

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

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


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National Health Investors 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 Health Investors'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)
=1.34/333.9520*333.9520
=1.340

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

National Health Investors Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 1.163 241.428 1.609
201612 1.183 241.432 1.636
201703 1.214 243.801 1.663
201706 1.122 244.955 1.530
201709 1.231 246.819 1.666
201712 1.247 246.524 1.689
201803 1.176 249.554 1.574
201806 1.276 251.989 1.691
201809 1.275 252.439 1.687
201812 1.211 251.233 1.610
201903 1.712 254.202 2.249
201906 1.220 256.143 1.591
201909 1.320 256.759 1.717
201912 1.267 256.974 1.647
202003 1.279 258.115 1.655
202006 1.338 257.797 1.733
202009 1.337 260.280 1.715
202012 1.240 260.474 1.590
202103 1.255 264.877 1.582
202106 1.124 271.696 1.382
202109 1.068 274.310 1.300
202112 1.164 278.802 1.394
202203 0.844 287.504 0.980
202206 1.242 296.311 1.400
202209 0.980 296.808 1.103
202212 1.068 296.797 1.202
202303 0.693 301.836 0.767
202306 1.153 305.109 1.262
202309 1.120 307.789 1.215
202312 1.199 306.746 1.305
202403 0.940 312.332 1.005
202406 1.394 314.175 1.482
202409 1.106 315.301 1.171
202412 1.267 315.605 1.341
202503 1.013 319.799 1.058
202506 1.278 322.561 1.323
202509 1.313 324.800 1.350
202512 1.415 324.054 1.458
202603 1.101 330.213 1.113
202606 1.340 333.952 1.340

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 $5.78 mean?
National Health Investors (NHI) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.78 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 Health Investors and its competitors.
Is National Health Investors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
National Health Investors' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.78. Overall, National Health Investors has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Health Investors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MPT and LTC?
National Health Investors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $5.78 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 National Health Investors and its competitors. National Health Investors's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Health Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Health Investors (NHI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.01, compared to a current price of $72.11 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.78. National Health Investors' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Health Investors (NHI), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $5.78 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 Health Investors (NHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Health Investors stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $72.11 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.01. GuruFocus considers National Health Investors to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NHI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $5.78
  • GF Value™: $85.01 vs. price of $72.11 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

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


National Health Investors Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges WX6:Germany
Address 222 Robert Rose Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, USA, 37129
National Health Investors Inc is a self-managed REIT that owns, leases, operates, and finances the development of senior housing communities and medical facilities. It operates through two segments: Real Estate Investments and Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP). The Real Estate Investments segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes real estate leases, mortgages, and other notes receivable related to independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, entrance fee communities, senior living campuses, skilled nursing facilities, and a hospital. The SHOP segment consists of ventures that own and operate independent living facilities. The company's revenues are derived from rental income, interest and other income, and resident fees and services.
79GF Score

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