NHC.PRA.PFD (National Healthcare) OCF Margin %: 16.38% (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Above Median


NHC.PRA.PFD National Healthcare Corp NHC.PRA.PFD
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What is National Healthcare OCF Margin %?

National Healthcare NHC.PRA.PFD 69 OCF Margin % is 16.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 9.82. GuruFocus rates NHC.PRA.PFD with a GF Score™ of 69/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks better than 64.87% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. National Healthcare's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $62.53 Mil. National Healthcare's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $381.82 Mil. Therefore, National Healthcare's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.38%.

As of today, National Healthcare's current OCF Yield % is 6.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Healthcare's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of National Healthcare was 20.73%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 9.82%.

NHC.PRA.PFD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.29
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

National Healthcare OCF Margin % Related Terms

National Healthcare OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Healthcare's OCF 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.

National Healthcare OCF Margin % Chart

National Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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National Healthcare Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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National Healthcare OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

National Healthcare's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=185.078/1517.781
=12.19 %

National Healthcare's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=62.533/381.821
=16.38 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 16.38% mean?
National Healthcare (NHC.PRA.PFD) has a OCF Margin % of 16.38% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 9.82. Over the past decade, National Healthcare's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 20.73. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #235 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is National Healthcare's OCF Margin % too high?
National Healthcare's current OCF Margin % of 16.38% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 9.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 20.73. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median OCF Margin % is 8.29. National Healthcare's value of 16.38% is 97.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #235 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Healthcare's OCF Margin % compare to LFST and BKD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #235 out of 669 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts National Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.29. National Healthcare's value of 16.38% is 97.6% above this benchmark. Historically, National Healthcare's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 20.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.82 vs. the industry median of 8.29, 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 OCF Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.29, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current OCF Margin % of 16.38% is 97.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current OCF Margin % is 16.38%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 9.82. 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?
National Healthcare (NHC.PRA.PFD) has a current OCF Margin % of 16.38%. The current OCF Margin % is 16.38%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 9.82 and 97.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.29. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (NHC.PRA.PFD), the current OCF Margin % is 16.38% 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.

National Healthcare Business Description

Other Exchanges NHC:USA
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.
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