NHI (National Health Investors) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.36 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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NHI National Health Investors Inc NHI
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Price $72.27
GF Value $85.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

National Health Investors NHI +1.63% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.36 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 9.78. 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. Among 540 REITs companies, National Health Investors ranks worse than 71.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), National Health Investors's current share price is $72.27. National Health Investors's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.64. National Health Investors's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 8.36.

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

NHI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.25   Med: 9.78   Max: 22.32
Current: 8.23

During the past years, National Health Investors's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 22.32. The lowest was 6.25. And the median was 9.78.

NHI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.67% of 540 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 5.695 vs NHI: 8.23

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 Health Investors's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.502. 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 $8.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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National Health Investors  (NYSE:NHI) 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 Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


National Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Health Investors'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 Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

National Health Investors Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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 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 8.44 9.53 9.17 9.50 8.83

NHI vs MPT, LTC, DHC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, National Health Investors'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 Health Investors Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Health Investors's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=72.27/8.64
=8.36

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

For example, National Health Investors'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)
=2.502/333.9520*333.9520
=2.502

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

National Health Investors Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.595 241.428 2.206
201612 1.625 241.432 2.248
201703 1.655 243.801 2.267
201706 1.693 244.955 2.308
201709 1.721 246.819 2.329
201712 1.701 246.524 2.304
201803 1.750 249.554 2.342
201806 1.746 251.989 2.314
201809 1.765 252.439 2.335
201812 1.738 251.233 2.310
201903 1.765 254.202 2.319
201906 1.795 256.143 2.340
201909 1.862 256.759 2.422
201912 1.854 256.974 2.409
202003 1.862 258.115 2.409
202006 1.885 257.797 2.442
202009 1.888 260.280 2.422
202012 1.811 260.474 2.322
202103 1.783 264.877 2.248
202106 1.621 271.696 1.992
202109 1.610 274.310 1.960
202112 1.519 278.802 1.819
202203 1.556 287.504 1.807
202206 1.310 296.311 1.476
202209 1.718 296.808 1.933
202212 1.629 296.797 1.833
202303 1.899 301.836 2.101
202306 1.795 305.109 1.965
202309 1.846 307.789 2.003
202312 1.831 306.746 1.993
202403 1.877 312.332 2.007
202406 1.950 314.175 2.073
202409 1.886 315.301 1.998
202412 1.887 315.605 1.997
202503 1.946 319.799 2.032
202506 1.936 322.561 2.004
202509 1.887 324.800 1.940
202512 2.210 324.054 2.278
202603 2.371 330.213 2.398
202606 2.502 333.952 2.502

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 8.36 mean?
National Health Investors (NHI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.36 as of Sep. 01, 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 Health Investors and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 9.78. Over the past decade, National Health Investors' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.25 to 22.32. According to the industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #387 out of 540 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is National Health Investors' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National Health Investors' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.36 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 22.32. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.70. National Health Investors' value of 8.36 is 46.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #387 out of 540 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to MPT and LTC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #387 out of 540 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places National Health Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.70. National Health Investors' value of 8.36 is 46.8% above this benchmark. Historically, National Health Investors' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.25 to 22.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.78 vs. the industry median of 5.70, National Health Investors 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among REITs companies is 5.70, based on 540 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 Health Investors's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.36 is 46.8% 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 Health Investors and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Health Investors's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.36, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 9.78. 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 $72.27 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.36, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.78 and 46.8% above the REITs industry median of 5.70. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Health Investors (NHI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.36 as of Sep. 01, 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 $72.27 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.01. GuruFocus considers National Health Investors to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NHI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.36 (15% below median its 10-year median of 9.78)
  • GF Value™: $85.01 vs. price of $72.27 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.8% above the REITs median (#387 of 540)

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.
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