Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -124.42% (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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MIL:1ENSG Ensign Group Inc MIL:1ENSG
72 GF Score
Price €152.45
GF Value €141.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ensign Group Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Ensign Group MIL:1ENSG 72 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -124.42% as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ENSG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €141.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-23), Ensign Group's Predictability Rank is 4.5-Stars. Ensign Group's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is €181.22 and current share price is €152.45. Consequently,

Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -124.42%.


MIL:1ENSG vs EHC, UHS, PACS: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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.


Ensign Group Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Ensign Group Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(67.93-152.45)/67.93
=-124.42 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -124.42% mean?
Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -124.42% as of Jul. 23, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Ensign Group.
Is Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Ensign Group's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -124.42%. Overall, Ensign Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to EHC and UHS?
Ensign Group's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -124.42% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Ensign Group. Ensign Group's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -124.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensign Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €141.50, compared to a current price of €152.45 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -124.42%. Ensign Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -124.42% as of Jul. 23, 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €152.45 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €141.50. GuruFocus considers Ensign Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1ENSG:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -124.42%
  • GF Value™: €141.50 vs. price of €152.45 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ENSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ensign Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ENSG:USAEGB:Germany
Address 29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 127, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA, 92675
Ensign Group Inc provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States. Its regional subsidiaries oversee skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, mobile ancillary, and urgent care operations. Medicare and Medicaid programs contribute majority of revenue received for Ensign's services. The firm operates through two segments, Skilled services, and Standard Bearer. The skilled services segment includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services. The Standard Bearer segment comprises of properties owned by the company through its captive REIT and leased to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the skilled services segment.
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