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National HealthcareNHC -0.17%72 FCF Yield % is 4.24 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates NHC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks better than 60.94% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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National Healthcare FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Healthcare's FCF Yield % 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare's FCF Yield % 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 Healthcare (NHC) has a FCF Yield % of 4.24 as of Sep. 09, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 5.53. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #266 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is National Healthcare's FCF Yield % too high?
National Healthcare's current FCF Yield % of 4.24 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.53. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Yield % is 1.98. National Healthcare's value of 4.24 is 114.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #266 out of 681 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Healthcare's FCF Yield % compare to OPCH and AVAH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #266 out of 681 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts National Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.98. National Healthcare's value of 4.24 is 114.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 1.98, 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 FCF Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.98, based on 681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current FCF Yield % of 4.24 is 114.1% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current FCF Yield % is 4.24, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 5.53. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Healthcare (NHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.88, compared to a current price of $220.60 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.24, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 114.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.98. National Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (NHC), the current FCF Yield % is 4.24 as of Sep. 09, 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 (NHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $220.60 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.88.
GuruFocus considers National Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NHC:
FCF Yield %: 4.24 (23% below median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: $134.88 vs. price of $220.60 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#266 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHC 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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