National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.63 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 123% Above Median

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

National Healthcare FRA:HTW -2.11% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 1.18. 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 360 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks worse than 72.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), National Healthcare's current share price is €186.00. National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €70.83. National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.63.

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

FRA:HTW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.18   Max: 2.65
Current: 2.6

During the past years, National Healthcare's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.65. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.18.

FRA:HTW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
72.5% of 360 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs FRA:HTW: 2.60

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

National Healthcare's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €22.325. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €70.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

National Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 1.31 1.47 1.66 1.89 2.46

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

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

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

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


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National Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=186.00/70.83
=2.63

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=22.325/333.9520*333.9520
=22.325

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

National Healthcare Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 13.537 241.428 18.725
201612 14.675 241.432 20.299
201703 14.662 243.801 20.084
201706 13.958 244.955 19.029
201709 13.295 246.819 17.988
201712 13.626 246.524 18.458
201803 12.949 249.554 17.328
201806 13.611 251.989 18.038
201809 13.850 252.439 18.322
201812 14.343 251.233 19.065
201903 14.339 254.202 18.838
201906 14.247 256.143 18.575
201909 14.592 256.759 18.979
201912 14.848 256.974 19.296
202003 15.155 258.115 19.608
202006 13.691 257.797 17.735
202009 13.173 260.280 16.902
202012 13.320 260.474 17.077
202103 12.457 264.877 15.706
202106 13.352 271.696 16.411
202109 14.733 274.310 17.936
202112 15.400 278.802 18.446
202203 15.758 287.504 18.304
202206 16.556 296.311 18.659
202209 17.710 296.808 19.926
202212 16.229 296.797 18.261
202303 16.396 301.836 18.141
202306 17.023 305.109 18.632
202309 17.638 307.789 19.137
202312 17.794 306.746 19.372
202403 17.633 312.332 18.854
202406 17.391 314.175 18.486
202409 19.565 315.301 20.722
202412 22.517 315.605 23.826
202503 22.192 319.799 23.174
202506 20.836 322.561 21.572
202509 20.812 324.800 21.398
202512 20.964 324.054 21.604
202603 20.942 330.213 21.179
202606 22.325 333.952 22.325

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.63 mean?
National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #261 out of 360 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is National Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 2.65. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19. National Healthcare's value of 2.63 is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #261 out of 360 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 PS Ratio compare to BKD and OPCH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #261 out of 360 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places National Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19. National Healthcare's value of 2.63 is 121% above this benchmark. Historically, National Healthcare's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 PS Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.19, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.63 is 121% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. 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 PS Ratio of 2.63. 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 PS Ratio is 2.63, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 121% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.19. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (FRA:HTW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.63 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 PS Ratio: 2.63 (123% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: €111.35 vs. price of €186.00 (67% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#261 of 360)

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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