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MEX:NHI vs MPT, SBRA, DHC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, National Health Investors'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.
National Health Investors FCF Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Health Investors's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Health Investors'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.
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) has a FCF Margin % of 46.42% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on National Health Investors and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 70.14. Over the past decade, National Health Investors' FCF Margin % has ranged from 56.50 to 75.75. According to the industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #264 out of 929 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is National Health Investors' FCF Margin % too high?
National Health Investors' current FCF Margin % of 46.42% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 70.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.50 to a high of 75.75. The REITs industry median FCF Margin % is 39.37. National Health Investors' value of 46.42% is 17.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #264 out of 929 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Health Investors has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Health Investors' FCF Margin % compare to MPT and SBRA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #264 out of 929 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts National Health Investors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 39.37. National Health Investors' value of 46.42% is 17.9% above this benchmark. Historically, National Health Investors' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 56.50 to 75.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.14 vs. the industry median of 39.37, 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 FCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Margin % among REITs companies is 39.37, 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. National Health Investors's current FCF Margin % of 46.42% is 17.9% 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 National Health Investors and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Margin % is 39.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Health Investors's current FCF Margin % is 46.42%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 70.14. 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?
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) has a current FCF Margin % of 46.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,502.86, compared to a current price of MXN1,484.43 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 46.42%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 70.14 and 17.9% above the REITs industry median of 39.37. National Health Investors' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 National Health Investors (MEX:NHI), the current FCF Margin % is 46.42% 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 National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Health Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,484.43 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,502.86.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NHI:
FCF Margin %: 46.42% (34% below median its 10-year median of 70.14)
GF Value™: MXN1,502.86 vs. price of MXN1,484.43 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% above the REITs median (#264 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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