National HealthCare Corporation

NYSE MKT:NHC USA Medical Care Facilities
Market Cap
$2.52 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#5029 Global
#3037 in USA
Share Price
$162.67
Change (1 day)
-1.39%
52-Week Range
$89.91 - $172.83
All Time High
$172.83
About

National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services. The company's skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, … Read more

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.06 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has net assets worth $1.06 Billion USD as of September 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.57 Billion) and total liabilities ($513.91 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets $1.06 Billion
% of Total Assets 67.31%
Annual Growth Rate 8.7%
5-Year Change 23.16%
10-Year Change 55.81%
Growth Volatility 21.95

National HealthCare Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1991–2024)

This chart illustrates how National HealthCare Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for National HealthCare Corporation (1991–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of National HealthCare Corporation from 1991 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 $983.16 Million +7.98%
2023-12-31 $910.48 Million +3.76%
2022-12-31 $877.51 Million -3.41%
2021-12-31 $908.46 Million +13.81%
2020-12-31 $798.26 Million +2.46%
2019-12-31 $779.07 Million +6.24%
2018-12-31 $733.28 Million +4.35%
2017-12-31 $702.74 Million +4.95%
2016-12-31 $669.61 Million +6.12%
2015-12-31 $631.00 Million -14.05%
2014-12-31 $734.15 Million +6.69%
2013-12-31 $688.11 Million +4.31%
2012-12-31 $659.67 Million +7.84%
2011-12-31 $611.74 Million +9.02%
2010-12-31 $561.15 Million +6.73%
2009-12-31 $525.78 Million +9.35%
2008-12-31 $480.82 Million +5.51%
2007-12-31 $455.71 Million +82.91%
2006-12-31 $249.14 Million +21.98%
2005-12-31 $204.24 Million +11.47%
2004-12-31 $183.22 Million +20.67%
2003-12-31 $151.84 Million +25.60%
2002-12-31 $120.89 Million +25.83%
2001-12-31 $96.08 Million +38.17%
2000-12-31 $69.53 Million +29.64%
1999-12-31 $53.64 Million +5.17%
1998-12-31 $51.00 Million +32.47%
1997-12-31 $38.50 Million -70.22%
1996-12-31 $129.30 Million +17.87%
1995-12-31 $109.70 Million +7.76%
1994-12-31 $101.80 Million +9.11%
1993-12-31 $93.30 Million +36.01%
1992-12-31 $68.60 Million +9.58%
1991-12-31 $62.60 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to National HealthCare Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 75219300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings $752.19 Million 76.74%
Common Stock $154.00K 0.02%
Other Comprehensive Income $-4.72 Million -0.48%
Other Components $232.53 Million 23.72%
Total Equity $980.16 Million 100.00%

National HealthCare Corporation Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of National HealthCare Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in National HealthCare Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 908,752,000 to 980,161,000, a change of 71,409,000 (7.9%).
  • Net income of 101,927,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 36,964,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 13,502,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 14,268,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,888,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income $101.93 Million +10.4%
Dividends Paid $36.96 Million -3.77%
Share Repurchases $13.50 Million -1.38%
Share Issuances $14.27 Million +1.46%
Other Comprehensive Income $1.89 Million +0.19%
Other Changes $3.79 Million +0.39%
Total Change $- 7.86%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares National HealthCare Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 2.59x
  • The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 19.02x to 2.59x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1991-12-31 $8.55 $162.67 x
1992-12-31 $8.79 $162.67 x
1993-12-31 $9.96 $162.67 x
1994-12-31 $11.43 $162.67 x
1995-12-31 $11.97 $162.67 x
1996-12-31 $13.03 $162.67 x
1997-12-31 $3.65 $162.67 x
1998-12-31 $4.52 $162.67 x
1999-12-31 $4.70 $162.67 x
2000-12-31 $6.06 $162.67 x
2001-12-31 $8.22 $162.67 x
2002-12-31 $10.03 $162.67 x
2003-12-31 $12.52 $162.67 x
2004-12-31 $14.83 $162.67 x
2005-12-31 $15.88 $162.67 x
2006-12-31 $19.33 $162.67 x
2007-12-31 $35.07 $162.67 x
2008-12-31 $36.61 $162.67 x
2009-12-31 $38.72 $162.67 x
2010-12-31 $41.03 $162.67 x
2011-12-31 $37.27 $162.67 x
2012-12-31 $39.74 $162.67 x
2013-12-31 $41.21 $162.67 x
2014-12-31 $51.62 $162.67 x
2015-12-31 $43.54 $162.67 x
2016-12-31 $44.03 $162.67 x
2017-12-31 $46.18 $162.67 x
2018-12-31 $48.13 $162.67 x
2019-12-31 $50.69 $162.67 x
2020-12-31 $51.74 $162.67 x
2021-12-31 $58.57 $162.67 x
2022-12-31 $56.60 $162.67 x
2023-12-31 $59.10 $162.67 x
2024-12-31 $62.84 $162.67 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently National HealthCare Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.40%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 7.85%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.85x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.56x
  • Recent ROE (10.40%) is below the historical average (14.47%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1991 28.64% 9.59% 0.68x 4.42x $11.52 Million
1992 13.99% 4.39% 0.71x 4.48x $2.71 Million
1993 40.65% 13.93% 0.78x 3.73x $28.35 Million
1994 15.74% 5.32% 0.75x 3.92x $5.80 Million
1995 19.38% 6.04% 0.98x 3.26x $10.21 Million
1996 22.80% 7.58% 0.95x 3.15x $16.45 Million
1997 98.14% 7.98% 2.01x 6.11x $33.23 Million
1998 -12.72% -1.45% 1.77x 4.96x $-11.43 Million
1999 15.63% 1.90% 1.83x 4.48x $3.02 Million
2000 14.69% 2.21% 1.69x 3.93x $3.26 Million
2001 13.74% 3.14% 1.43x 3.05x $3.59 Million
2002 13.68% 3.59% 1.50x 2.54x $4.42 Million
2003 13.21% 4.22% 1.34x 2.33x $4.85 Million
2004 13.15% 4.59% 1.40x 2.05x $5.74 Million
2005 14.10% 5.28% 1.32x 2.02x $8.33 Million
2006 14.75% 6.53% 1.19x 1.89x $11.83 Million
2007 9.97% 7.60% 0.86x 1.53x $-121.80K
2008 7.56% 5.74% 0.81x 1.62x $-11.71 Million
2009 7.62% 5.99% 0.85x 1.50x $-12.53 Million
2010 9.39% 7.31% 0.87x 1.48x $-3.42 Million
2011 10.62% 8.40% 0.89x 1.42x $3.82 Million
2012 8.99% 7.79% 0.83x 1.39x $-6.67 Million
2013 9.39% 8.19% 0.80x 1.43x $-4.20 Million
2014 7.27% 6.12% 0.81x 1.46x $-20.05 Million
2015 8.42% 5.86% 0.87x 1.66x $-9.96 Million
2016 7.55% 5.47% 0.85x 1.62x $-16.42 Million
2017 8.00% 5.83% 0.88x 1.56x $-14.07 Million
2018 8.04% 6.01% 0.91x 1.47x $-14.36 Million
2019 8.76% 6.85% 0.77x 1.65x $-9.65 Million
2020 5.27% 4.27% 0.72x 1.71x $-37.65 Million
2021 15.35% 13.71% 0.72x 1.55x $48.29 Million
2022 2.57% 2.09% 0.84x 1.46x $-64.98 Million
2023 7.35% 5.85% 0.87x 1.44x $-24.08 Million
2024 10.40% 7.85% 0.85x 1.56x $3.91 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares National HealthCare Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Medical Care Facilities industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Medical Care Facilities
  • Average net assets among peers: $250,407,165
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -38.80%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) $1.06 Billion 28.64% 0.49x $1.96 Billion
Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS) $113.86 Million 16.82% 0.44x $1.75 Billion
agilon health Inc (AGL) $126.73 Million -319.84% 9.03x $166.17 Million
Airsculpt Technologies Inc (AIRS) $123.68 Million 6.13% 0.45x $16.62 Million
Amedisys Inc (AMED) $454.23 Million -18.40% 0.61x $3.26 Billion
AMN Healthcare Services Inc (AMN) $347.86 Million 23.54% 1.53x $624.22 Million
American Shared Hospital Service (AMS) $20.85 Million 8.48% 1.33x $7.93 Million
American Oncology Network Inc. (AONC) $226.04 Million -0.05% 0.10x $112.23 Million
Ardent Health Partners, Inc. (ARDT) $1.08 Billion 4.65% 3.71x $225.22 Million
Arem Pacific Corporation (ARPC) $-45.09K 0.00% 0.00x $246.12K
Astrana Health Inc (ASTH) $8.55 Million -109.27% 1.29x $1.08 Billion