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National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
National Health Investors Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
National Health Investors Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
National Health Investors Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
25.18
National Health Investors Quarterly Data
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
23.27
25.57
24.63
25.18
24.74
23.84
MEX:NHI vs MPT, LTC, DHC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, National Health Investors's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Health Investors's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Health Investors's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
National Health Investors Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.95 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on National Health Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #308 out of 456 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is National Health Investors' Forward PE Ratio too high?
National Health Investors' current Forward PE Ratio is 23.95. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.80. National Health Investors' value of 23.95 is 61.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #308 out of 456 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Health Investors has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Health Investors' Forward PE Ratio compare to MPT and LTC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #308 out of 456 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places National Health Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.80. National Health Investors' value of 23.95 is 61.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 14.80, based on 456 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Health Investors's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.95 is 61.8% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on National Health Investors and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Health Investors's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.95. 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 Forward PE Ratio of 23.95. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,772.92, compared to a current price of MXN1,484.43 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.95 and 61.8% above the REITs industry median of 14.80. National Health Investors' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Health Investors (MEX:NHI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.95 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 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 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,772.92.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NHI:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.95
GF Value™: MXN1,772.92 vs. price of MXN1,484.43 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% above the REITs median (#308 of 456)
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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