NHC (National Healthcare) Marketable Securities: $171 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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NHC National Healthcare Corp NHC
72 GF Score
Price $219.60
GF Value $134.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is National Healthcare Marketable Securities?

National Healthcare NHC -0.62% 72 Marketable Securities is $171 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. National Healthcare's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $171 Mil.

National Healthcare's annual Marketable Securities increased from Dec. 2023 ($117 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($140 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($140 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($163 Mil).

National Healthcare  (AMEX:NHC) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

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National Healthcare Marketable Securities Historical Data

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National Healthcare Marketable Securities Chart

National Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Marketable Securities
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National Healthcare Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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National Healthcare Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of $171 Mil mean?
National Healthcare (NHC) has a Marketable Securities of $171 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors.
Is National Healthcare's Marketable Securities too high?
National Healthcare's current Marketable Securities is $171 Mil. 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 Marketable Securities compare to OPCH and AVAH?
National Healthcare's Marketable Securities of $171 Mil 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 Marketable Securities for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. National Healthcare's current Marketable Securities is $171 Mil. 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 $219.60 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is $171 Mil. 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 Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (NHC), the current Marketable Securities is $171 Mil as of Jun. 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 $219.60 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.88. GuruFocus considers National Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NHC:

  • Marketable Securities: $171 Mil
  • GF Value™: $134.88 vs. price of $219.60 (62.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 100 East Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN, USA, 37130
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.
72GF Score

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