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The historical rank and industry rank for National Health Investors's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WX6'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.87 Med: 46.43 Max: 60.99
Current: 36.89
STU:WX6's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 58.94% of 923
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 45.57
vs STU:WX6: 36.89
National Health Investors (STU:WX6) 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 Health Investors Net Margin % Related Terms
National Health Investors Net Margin % 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.
STU:WX6 vs MPT, SBRA, DHC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, National Health Investors'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 Health Investors Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Health Investors's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Health Investors'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 Health Investors (STU:WX6) has a Net Margin % of 34.83% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on National Health Investors and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 46.43. Over the past decade, National Health Investors' Net Margin % has ranged from 23.87 to 60.99. According to the industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #544 out of 923 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is National Health Investors' Net Margin % too high?
National Health Investors' current Net Margin % of 34.83% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 46.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.87 to a high of 60.99. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.57. National Health Investors' value of 34.83% is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #544 out of 923 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Health Investors has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Health Investors' Net Margin % compare to MPT and SBRA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #544 out of 923 companies for Net Margin %. This places National Health Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.57. National Health Investors' value of 34.83% is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, National Health Investors' own Net Margin % has ranged from 23.87 to 60.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.43 vs. the industry median of 45.57, National Health Investors has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.57, based on 923 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 Health Investors's current Net Margin % of 34.83% is 23.6% below 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 Health Investors and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Health Investors's current Net Margin % is 34.83%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 46.43. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Health Investors (STU:WX6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.38, compared to a current price of €70.50 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 34.83%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 46.43 and 23.6% below the REITs industry median of 45.57. National Health Investors' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Health Investors (STU:WX6), the current Net Margin % is 34.83% 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 Health Investors (STU:WX6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Health Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €70.50 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €71.38.
GuruFocus considers National Health Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WX6:
Net Margin %: 34.83% (25% below median its 10-year median of 46.43)
GF Value™: €71.38 vs. price of €70.50 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% below the REITs median (#544 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WX6 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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