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National HealthcareNHC -0.88%69 Net Margin % is 9.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 5.93. GuruFocus rates NHC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks better than 71.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Healthcare's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NHC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09 Med: 5.93 Max: 13.71
Current: 8.11
NHC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.54% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.905
vs NHC: 8.11
National Healthcare (AMEX:NHC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
National Healthcare Net Margin % Related Terms
National Healthcare Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Healthcare's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Healthcare Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare's Net 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 Healthcare (NHC) has a Net Margin % of 9.39% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 5.93. Over the past decade, National Healthcare's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.09 to 13.71. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #189 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is National Healthcare's Net Margin % too high?
National Healthcare's current Net Margin % of 9.39% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 5.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 13.71. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.91. National Healthcare's value of 9.39% is 223.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #189 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Healthcare's Net Margin % compare to OPCH and BKD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #189 out of 664 companies for Net Margin %. This puts National Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.91. National Healthcare's value of 9.39% is 223.2% above this benchmark. Historically, National Healthcare's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.09 to 13.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.93 vs. the industry median of 2.91, 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 Net Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.91, based on 664 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current Net Margin % of 9.39% is 223.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current Net Margin % is 9.39%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 5.93. 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 $128.84, compared to a current price of $217.95 — trading 69.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.39%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 5.93 and 223.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.91. National Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (NHC), the current Net Margin % is 9.39% 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 Healthcare (NHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $217.95 is trading 69.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $128.84.
GuruFocus considers National Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NHC:
Net Margin %: 9.39% (58% above median its 10-year median of 5.93)
GF Value™: $128.84 vs. price of $217.95 (69.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#189 of 664)
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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