Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
WelltowerWELL +0.39%85 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.02% as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates WELL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $198.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 949 REITs companies, Welltower ranks better than 94.63% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-08), Welltower's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.02%.
The industry rank for Welltower's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
WELL's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 94.63% of 949
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs WELL: 40.02
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Welltower 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
WELL vs VTR, OHI, DOC: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Welltower's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Welltower 12-1 Month Momentum % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Welltower's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Welltower's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Welltower (WELL) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 40.02% as of Aug. 08, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Welltower and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Welltower ranks #51 out of 949 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Welltower's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Welltower's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.02%. The REITs industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.22. Welltower's value of 40.02% is 18090.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Welltower ranks #51 out of 949 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Welltower has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welltower's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to VTR and OHI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Welltower ranks #51 out of 949 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Welltower in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.22. Welltower's value of 40.02% is 18090.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a REITs company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among REITs companies is 0.22, based on 949 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Welltower's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 40.02% is 18090.9% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Welltower and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Welltower's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welltower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welltower (WELL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $198.55, compared to a current price of $236.92 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.02% and 18090.9% above the REITs industry median of 0.22. Welltower's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Welltower (WELL), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.02% as of Aug. 08, 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 Welltower (WELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welltower stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $236.92 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $198.55.
GuruFocus considers Welltower to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WELL:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 40.02%
GF Value™: $198.55 vs. price of $236.92 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18090.9% above the REITs median (#51 of 949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Welltower owns a diversified healthcare portfolio of 2,800 in-place properties spread across the senior housing, medical office, and skilled nursing/postacute care sectors. The portfolio includes over 900 properties in Canada and the United Kingdom as the company looks for additional investment opportunities in countries with mature healthcare systems that operate similarly to that of the United States.
85GF Score
Get the complete analysis for WELL
12-1 Month Momentum % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
WELL has been successfully added to your 
