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CareTrust REITLTS:0A1C 86 FCF Margin % is 73.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 74.29. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A1C with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.13. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 REITs companies, CareTrust REIT ranks better than 90.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0A1C'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.99 Med: 74.29 Max: 103.48
Current: 95.48
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CareTrust REIT was 103.48%. The lowest was 61.99%. And the median was 74.29%.
LTS:0A1C's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.96% of 929
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 39.51
vs LTS:0A1C: 95.48
CareTrust REIT FCF Margin % Related Terms
CareTrust REIT FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin % 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.
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
CareTrust REIT FCF Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C) has a FCF Margin % of 73.87% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CareTrust REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.29. Over the past decade, CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin % has ranged from 61.99 to 103.48. According to the industry distribution chart, CareTrust REIT ranks #84 out of 929 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin % too high?
CareTrust REIT's current FCF Margin % of 73.87% is near median its 10-year median of 74.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.99 to a high of 103.48. The REITs industry median FCF Margin % is 39.51. CareTrust REIT's value of 73.87% is 87% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CareTrust REIT ranks #84 out of 929 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CareTrust REIT has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CareTrust REIT's FCF Margin % compare to AHR and HR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CareTrust REIT ranks #84 out of 929 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CareTrust REIT in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 39.51. CareTrust REIT's value of 73.87% is 87% above this benchmark. Historically, CareTrust REIT's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 61.99 to 103.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.29 vs. the industry median of 39.51, CareTrust REIT 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 FCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Margin % among REITs companies is 39.51, based on 929 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CareTrust REIT's current FCF Margin % of 73.87% is 87% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CareTrust REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Margin % is 39.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CareTrust REIT's current FCF Margin % is 73.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CareTrust REIT stock overvalued right now?
CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C) has a current FCF Margin % of 73.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.13, compared to a current price of €17.22 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 73.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.29 and 87% above the REITs industry median of 39.51. CareTrust REIT's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C), the current FCF Margin % is 73.87% as of Mar. 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 CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareTrust REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.22 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.13.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0A1C:
FCF Margin %: 73.87% (near median its 10-year median of 74.29)
GF Value™: €15.13 vs. price of €17.22 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87% above the REITs median (#84 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A1C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development, and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing, and other healthcare-related properties. The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators under triple-net lease arrangements, in which the tenant is solely responsible for property-related costs. The company operates in Domestic and Foreign markets, with the majority of revenue coming from Domestic operations.
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