NHC National Healthcare PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for National Healthcare stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 14.13. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $6.62 and the stock price of $93.57 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 17% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.9.
NHC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of National Healthcare for the last ten years is 21.58. The current P/E ratio of 14.13 is 35% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, NHC's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2020 quarter at 54.76, when the price was $71.73 and the EPS was $1.31. The lowest point was in the Jun 2021 quarter, when it reached 6.44 with a price of $69.9 and an EPS of $10.86.
National Healthcare PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 441.89% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -68.98% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.25 | -23.35% | $107.56 | $6.62 |
| 2023 | 21.2 | -47.98% | $92.42 | $4.36 |
| 2022 | 40.75 | 441.89% | $59.5 | $1.46 |
| 2021 | 7.52 | -68.98% | $67.94 | $9.03 |
| 2020 | 24.24 | 25.34% | $66.41 | $2.74 |
| 2019 | 19.34 | -4.59% | $86.43 | $4.47 |
| 2018 | 20.27 | 23.07% | $78.45 | $3.87 |
| 2017 | 16.47 | -27.41% | $60.94 | $3.7 |
| 2016 | 22.69 | 22.85% | $75.79 | $3.34 |
| 2015 | 18.47 | -4.79% | $61.7 | $3.34 |
| 2014 | 19.4 | 45.76% | $62.84 | $3.24 |
| 2013 | 13.31 | 3.34% | $53.91 | $4.05 |
| 2012 | 12.88 | 25.78% | $47.02 | $3.65 |
| 2011 | 10.24 | -28.74% | $41.9 | $4.09 |
| 2010 | 14.37 | -8.06% | $46.27 | $3.22 |
National Healthcare PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 16.25 | 4.37% | $107.56 | $6.62 |
| Sep 2024 | 15.57 | -14.12% | $125.77 | $8.08 |
| Jun 2024 | 18.13 | 1.68% | $108.4 | $5.98 |
| Mar 2024 | 17.83 | -15.9% | $94.51 | $5.3 |
| Dec 2023 | 21.2 | -3.24% | $92.42 | $4.36 |
| Sep 2023 | 21.91 | -26.28% | $63.98 | $2.92 |
| Jun 2023 | 29.72 | -37.05% | $61.82 | $2.08 |
| Mar 2023 | 47.21 | 15.85% | $58.07 | $1.23 |
| Dec 2022 | 40.75 | 33.17% | $59.5 | $1.46 |
| Sep 2022 | 30.6 | -12.02% | $63.34 | $2.07 |
| Jun 2022 | 34.78 | 327.27% | $69.9 | $2.01 |
| Mar 2022 | 8.14 | 8.24% | $70.23 | $8.63 |
| Dec 2021 | 7.52 | 5.32% | $67.94 | $9.03 |
| Sep 2021 | 7.14 | 10.87% | $69.98 | $9.8 |
| Jun 2021 | 6.44 | -51.4% | $69.9 | $10.86 |
NHC average PE ratio chart
Currently, NHC's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NHC PE vs peers
NHC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks ENSG and HCSG.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NHC National Healthcare Corp | 14.13 | $1.45B |
| HCSG Healthcare Services Group Inc | 18.65 | $740.02M |
| ENSG Ensign Group Inc | 24.8 | $7.5B |
| EVH Evolent Health Inc | N/A | $1.13B |
| CYH Community Health Systems Inc | N/A | $359.81M |
Frequently asked questions
What is National Healthcare's PE ratio?
NHC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.13 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for National Healthcare (NHC)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for NHC stock is 26.72.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for National Healthcare (NHC)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for NHC stock is 22.25.
What is the highest PE ratio for NHC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 54.76 in the Mar 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NHC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of NHC is 35% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is NHC's PE ratio calculated (National Healthcare PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), National Healthcare's share price is $93.57. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $6.62. Therefore, National Healthcare's PE ratio for today is 14.13. PE RATIO(14.13) = STOCK PRICE($93.57) / TTM EPS($6.62)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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