National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) Total Payout Ratio: 0.31 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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FRA:HTW National Healthcare Corp FRA:HTW
71 GF Score
Price €186.00
GF Value €111.35
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What is National Healthcare Total Payout Ratio?

National Healthcare FRA:HTW -2.11% 71 Total Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HTW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €111.35. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

National Healthcare's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.31.


National Healthcare Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


National Healthcare Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

National Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.21 2.12 0.58 0.36 0.32

National Healthcare Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:HTW vs BKD, OPCH, ACHC: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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National Healthcare Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-12.579 + 12.139 + -33.053) / 104.706
=0.32

National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-6.284 + 6.242 + -8.67) / 35.186
=0.25

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.31 mean?
National Healthcare (FRA:HTW) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.31 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors.
Is National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio too high?
National Healthcare's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.31. Overall, National Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio compare to BKD and OPCH?
National Healthcare's Total Payout Ratio of 0.31 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on National Healthcare and its competitors. National Healthcare's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.31. 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 (FRA:HTW) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is €111.35, compared to a current price of €186.00 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.31. National Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Healthcare (FRA:HTW), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 15, 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 (FRA:HTW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €186.00 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of €111.35.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HTW:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.31
  • GF Value™: €111.35 vs. price of €186.00 (67% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


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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