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National HealthcareFRA:HTW -2.11%71 Equity-to-Asset is 0.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.65. 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 685 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks better than 77.08% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. National Healthcare's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €974 Mil. National Healthcare's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,334 Mil.
Therefore, National Healthcare's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Healthcare's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HTW'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.65 Max: 0.73
Current: 0.73
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of National Healthcare was 0.73. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.65.
FRA:HTW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 77.08% of 685
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs FRA:HTW: 0.73
National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
National Healthcare Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
National Healthcare Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Healthcare's Equity-to-Asset 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.
FRA:HTW vs BKD, OPCH, ACHC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
National Healthcare's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:HTW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.73 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, National Healthcare's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.57 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #157 out of 685 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is National Healthcare's Equity-to-Asset too high?
National Healthcare's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.73 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 0.73. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.48. National Healthcare's value of 0.73 is 52.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #157 out of 685 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to BKD and OPCH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #157 out of 685 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places National Healthcare in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.48. National Healthcare's value of 0.73 is 52.1% above this benchmark. Historically, National Healthcare's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.57 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.48, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.48, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.73 is 52.1% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.73, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.73. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.73, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 52.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.48. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (FRA:HTW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.73 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 (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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.73 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: €111.35 vs. price of €186.00 (67% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#157 of 685)
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 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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