National HealthcareNHC.PRA.PFD 69 OCF Yield % is 6.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 7.86. GuruFocus rates NHC.PRA.PFD with a GF Score™ of 69/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks better than 55.18% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Healthcare's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NHC.PRA.PFD'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 7.86 Max: 23.65
Current: 6.58
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of National Healthcare was 23.65%. The lowest was 0.92%. And the median was 7.86%.
NHC.PRA.PFD's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 55.18% of 685
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 5.55
vs NHC.PRA.PFD: 6.58
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
National Healthcare OCF Yield % Related Terms
National Healthcare OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Healthcare's OCF Yield % 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.
NHC.PRA.PFD vs LFST, BKD, CON: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare's OCF Yield % 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.PRA.PFD) has a OCF Yield % of 6.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 7.86. Over the past decade, National Healthcare's OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 23.65. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #307 out of 685 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is National Healthcare's OCF Yield % too high?
National Healthcare's current OCF Yield % of 6.58 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 23.65. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median OCF Yield % is 5.55. National Healthcare's value of 6.58 is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #307 out of 685 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 Yield % compare to LFST and BKD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #307 out of 685 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts National Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.55. National Healthcare's value of 6.58 is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, National Healthcare's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 23.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.86 vs. the industry median of 5.55, 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 Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 5.55, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current OCF Yield % of 6.58 is 18.6% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current OCF Yield % is 6.58, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 7.86. 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 Yield % of 6.58. The current OCF Yield % is 6.58, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.86 and 18.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 5.55. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (NHC.PRA.PFD), the current OCF Yield % is 6.58 as of Jun. 25, 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 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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