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National HealthcareNHC -0.17%72 3-1 Month Momentum % is 14.81% as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates NHC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 667 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Healthcare ranks better than 78.41% on this metric.
3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-09), National Healthcare's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 14.81%.
The industry rank for National Healthcare's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
NHC's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 78.41% of 667
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs NHC: 14.81
National Healthcare (AMEX:NHC) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
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 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three 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.
National Healthcare 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
NHC vs OPCH, AVAH, BKD: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 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.
National Healthcare 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
National Healthcare (AMEX:NHC) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 14.81% as of Sep. 09, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #144 out of 667 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is National Healthcare's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
National Healthcare's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 14.81%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.74. National Healthcare's value of 14.81% is 751.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #144 out of 667 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Healthcare's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to OPCH and AVAH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Healthcare ranks #144 out of 667 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places National Healthcare in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.74. National Healthcare's value of 14.81% is 751.1% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.74, based on 667 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Healthcare's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 14.81% is 751.1% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Healthcare's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 14.81%. 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 $134.88, compared to a current price of $220.60 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 14.81% and 751.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.74. National Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (NHC), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 14.81% as of Sep. 09, 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 $220.60 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.88.
GuruFocus considers National Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NHC:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 14.81%
GF Value™: $134.88 vs. price of $220.60 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 751.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#144 of 667)
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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