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The historical rank and industry rank for National Health Investors's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, National Health Investors's highest Yield on Cost was 9.61. The lowest was 3.47. And the median was 4.46.
MEX:NHI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 7.66 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
National Health Investors 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:NHI vs MPT, LTC, DHC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, National Health Investors's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 Health Investors 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Health Investors's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Health Investors's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
National Health Investors 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Sep. 09, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on National Health Investors and its competitors. Over the past decade, National Health Investors' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.47 to 9.61. According to the industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #711 out of 845 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is National Health Investors' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
National Health Investors' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 9.61. Based on the distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #711 out of 845 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Health Investors has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Health Investors' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MPT and LTC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Health Investors ranks #711 out of 845 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places National Health Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.66. Historically, National Health Investors' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.47 to 9.61 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.66, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on National Health Investors and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Health Investors's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Health Investors stock overvalued right now?
National Health Investors (MEX:NHI) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,772.92, compared to a current price of MXN1,484.43 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. National Health Investors' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Health Investors (MEX:NHI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 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 Health Investors (MEX:NHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Health Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,484.43 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,772.92.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NHI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN1,772.92 vs. price of MXN1,484.43 (16.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Health Investors Inc is a self-managed REIT that owns, leases, operates, and finances the development of senior housing communities and medical facilities. It operates through two segments: Real Estate Investments and Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP). The Real Estate Investments segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes real estate leases, mortgages, and other notes receivable related to independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, entrance fee communities, senior living campuses, skilled nursing facilities, and a hospital. The SHOP segment consists of ventures that own and operate independent living facilities. The company's revenues are derived from rental income, interest and other income, and resident fees and services.
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