National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.85x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $52.89 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($62.53 Million). Explore National HealthCare Corporation capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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National HealthCare Corporation Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for National HealthCare Corporation across 35 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see National HealthCare Corporation cash conversion from operations.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for National HealthCare Corporation (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for National HealthCare Corporation. Check National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.80x | $148.63 Million | $185.08 Million | $36.45 Million | ▲ +8.1% |
| 2024 | 0.74x | $79.70 Million | $107.30 Million | $27.60 Million | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2023 | 0.75x | $83.31 Million | $111.22 Million | $27.90 Million | ▲ +130.5% |
| 2022 | -2.45x | $-21.46 Million | $8.74 Million | $30.20 Million | ▼ -766.0% |
| 2021 | 0.37x | $23.00 Million | $62.39 Million | $39.40 Million | ▼ -58.7% |
| 2020 | 0.89x | $181.39 Million | $203.26 Million | $21.87 Million | ▲ +21.2% |
| 2019 | 0.74x | $73.70 Million | $100.10 Million | $26.40 Million | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2018 | 0.70x | $68.66 Million | $98.44 Million | $29.77 Million | ▲ +6.1% |
| 2017 | 0.66x | $62.12 Million | $94.47 Million | $32.35 Million | ▲ +111.3% |
| 2016 | 0.31x | $28.28 Million | $90.88 Million | $62.60 Million | ▲ +48.0% |
| 2015 | 0.21x | $15.55 Million | $73.96 Million | $58.42 Million | ▼ -29.0% |
| 2014 | 0.30x | $22.40 Million | $75.69 Million | $53.30 Million | ▼ -48.6% |
| 2013 | 0.58x | $58.91 Million | $102.35 Million | $43.44 Million | ▼ -12.8% |
| 2012 | 0.66x | $42.69 Million | $64.69 Million | $22.00 Million | ▼ -6.7% |
| 2011 | 0.71x | $57.06 Million | $80.65 Million | $23.60 Million | ▲ +49.3% |
| 2010 | 0.47x | $29.57 Million | $62.40 Million | $32.84 Million | ▼ -1.8% |
| 2009 | 0.48x | $41.09 Million | $85.15 Million | $44.06 Million | ▲ +93.0% |
| 2008 | 0.25x | $14.22 Million | $56.88 Million | $42.66 Million | ▼ -59.2% |
| 2007 | 0.61x | $28.17 Million | $45.94 Million | $17.76 Million | ▲ +1410.5% |
| 2006 | -0.05x | $-1.67 Million | $35.73 Million | $37.40 Million | ▼ -106.6% |
| 2005 | 0.71x | $45.43 Million | $63.84 Million | $18.41 Million | ▲ +690.5% |
| 2004 | -0.12x | $-2.45 Million | $20.30 Million | $22.74 Million | ▼ -126.1% |
| 2003 | 0.46x | $20.98 Million | $45.41 Million | $24.43 Million | ▼ -37.2% |
| 2002 | 0.74x | $35.74 Million | $48.56 Million | $12.82 Million | ▼ -13.0% |
| 2001 | 0.85x | $29.44 Million | $34.78 Million | $5.34 Million | ▼ -2.9% |
| 2000 | 0.87x | $45.51 Million | $52.23 Million | $6.72 Million | ▲ +152.6% |
| 1999 | 0.34x | $11.59 Million | $33.59 Million | $22.00 Million | ▲ +118.5% |
| 1998 | 0.16x | $4.50 Million | $28.50 Million | $24.00 Million | ▲ +1289.5% |
| 1997 | 0.01x | $400.00K | $35.20 Million | $34.80 Million | ▲ +103.3% |
| 1996 | -0.35x | $-18.00 Million | $52.00 Million | $70.00 Million | ▼ -231.5% |
| 1995 | 0.26x | $10.50 Million | $39.90 Million | $29.40 Million | ▼ -62.1% |
| 1994 | 0.69x | $21.80 Million | $31.40 Million | $9.60 Million | ▲ +981.1% |
| 1993 | 0.06x | $2.10 Million | $32.70 Million | $30.60 Million | ▲ +117.8% |
| 1992 | -0.36x | $-3.90 Million | $10.80 Million | $14.70 Million | ▲ +62.1% |
| 1991 | -0.95x | $-16.30 Million | $17.10 Million | $33.40 Million | — |