National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.46 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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FRA:HTW National Healthcare Corp FRA:HTW
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What is National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Healthcare FRA:HTW -2.11% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.46 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:HTW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €111.35. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks worse than 73.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), National Healthcare's current share price is €186.00. National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €53.81. National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HTW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.72   Max: 3.49
Current: 3.42

During the past years, National Healthcare's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.49. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.72.

FRA:HTW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.85% of 348 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs FRA:HTW: 3.42

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

National Healthcare's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €62.203. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €53.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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National Healthcare  (FRA:HTW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

National Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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National Healthcare Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.73 1.94 2.18 2.48 3.23

FRA:HTW vs BKD, OPCH, ACHC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=186.00/53.81
=3.46

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Healthcare's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=62.203/333.9520*333.9520
=62.203

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

National Healthcare Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 39.454 241.428 54.574
201612 41.864 241.432 57.907
201703 41.628 243.801 57.021
201706 40.337 244.955 54.992
201709 38.142 246.819 51.607
201712 39.036 246.524 52.880
201803 36.823 249.554 49.276
201806 39.706 251.989 52.621
201809 40.527 252.439 53.613
201812 42.252 251.233 56.164
201903 43.346 254.202 56.945
201906 43.857 256.143 57.180
201909 45.733 256.759 59.482
201912 45.704 256.974 59.395
202003 43.788 258.115 56.653
202006 44.412 257.797 57.532
202009 42.782 260.280 54.891
202012 42.527 260.474 54.524
202103 44.050 264.877 55.537
202106 48.802 271.696 59.984
202109 49.363 274.310 60.096
202112 51.719 278.802 61.950
202203 53.134 287.504 61.718
202206 54.844 296.311 61.811
202209 57.748 296.808 64.975
202212 53.739 296.797 60.466
202303 53.473 301.836 59.163
202306 53.251 305.109 58.285
202309 54.121 307.789 58.721
202312 54.285 306.746 59.100
202403 55.245 312.332 59.069
202406 56.971 314.175 60.557
202409 57.387 315.301 60.782
202412 60.586 315.605 64.108
202503 60.105 319.799 62.765
202506 57.164 322.561 59.183
202509 57.824 324.800 59.453
202512 58.749 324.054 60.543
202603 60.465 330.213 61.150
202606 62.203 333.952 62.203

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.46 mean?
National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.46 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #257 out of 348 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.46 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 3.49. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89. National Healthcare's value of 3.46 is 83.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #257 out of 348 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BKD and OPCH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #257 out of 348 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89. National Healthcare's value of 3.46 is 83.1% above this benchmark. Historically, National Healthcare's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 3.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 1.89, National Healthcare has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.89, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.46 is 83.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.46, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 1.72. 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?
National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.46. The stock's GF Value™ is €111.35, compared to a current price of €186.00 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.46, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 83.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.89. National Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (FRA:HTW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.46 as of Aug. 15, 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 (FRA:HTW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €186.00 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of €111.35.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HTW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.46 (101% above median its 10-year median of 1.72)
  • GF Value™: €111.35 vs. price of €186.00 (67% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#257 of 348)

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


National Healthcare Business Description

Other Exchanges NHC:USA
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.
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