CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C) ROCE %: 7.49% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0A1C CareTrust REIT Inc LTS:0A1C
86 GF Score
Price €17.22
GF Value €15.13
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What is CareTrust REIT ROCE %?

CareTrust REIT LTS:0A1C 86 ROCE % is 7.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A1C with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.13. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. CareTrust REIT's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.49%.

CareTrust REIT  (LTS:0A1C) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

CareTrust REIT ROCE % Related Terms

CareTrust REIT ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CareTrust REIT's ROCE % 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.

CareTrust REIT ROCE % Chart

CareTrust REIT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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CareTrust REIT 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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CareTrust REIT ROCE % Calculation

CareTrust REIT's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=315.121/( ( (3282.35 - 105.724) + (4396.764 - 166.742) )/ 2 )
=315.121/( (3176.626+4230.022)/ 2 )
=315.121/3703.324
=8.51 %

CareTrust REIT's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=321.844/( ( (4396.764 - 166.742) + (4530.122 - 163.156) )/ 2 )
=321.844/( ( 4230.022 + 4366.966 )/ 2 )
=321.844/4298.494
=7.49 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 7.49% mean?
CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C) has a ROCE % of 7.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is CareTrust REIT's ROCE % too high?
CareTrust REIT's current ROCE % is 7.49%. The REITs industry median ROCE % is 5.06. CareTrust REIT's value of 7.49% is 48.2% above this industry median. Overall, CareTrust REIT has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CareTrust REIT's ROCE % compare to AHR and HR?
CareTrust REIT's ROCE % of 7.49% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.06. CareTrust REIT's value of 7.49% is 48.2% 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 ROCE % for a REITs company?
The median ROCE % among REITs companies is 5.06, based on 748 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CareTrust REIT's current ROCE % of 7.49% is 48.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median ROCE % is 5.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CareTrust REIT's current ROCE % is 7.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CareTrust REIT stock overvalued right now?
CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C) has a current ROCE % of 7.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.13, compared to a current price of €17.22 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.49% and 48.2% above the REITs industry median of 5.06. CareTrust REIT's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C), the current ROCE % is 7.49% 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 CareTrust REIT (LTS:0A1C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareTrust REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €17.22 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.13.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A1C:

  • ROCE %: 7.49%
  • GF Value™: €15.13 vs. price of €17.22 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.2% above the REITs median

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A1C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CareTrust REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CTRE:USA7XC:Germany
Address 24901 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Suite A200, Dana Point, CA, USA, 92629
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development, and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing, and other healthcare-related properties. The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators under triple-net lease arrangements, in which the tenant is solely responsible for property-related costs. The company operates in Domestic and Foreign markets, with the majority of revenue coming from Domestic operations.
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