AlphaStocks
5.8
Consider Buy

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC)

Health Care / Health Care Facilities

S&P SmallCap 600

$158.05

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#348out of 1127 in Health Care

Is NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP a Good Investment in 2026?

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) scores 5.8 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP as Strong (7/9). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP currently trades below its estimated fair value of $200, suggesting potential upside. NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP ranks #348 out of 1127 stocks in the Health Care sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E20.6ROE11.3Market Cap2BDiv Yield1.5

Estimated Fair Value

$199.8121% below

Fair value above market price. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

48% above fair value

Lynch

Attractive

PEG 3.9 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Bottom half (rank 58%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) scores 5.8 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Fair value above market price. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.
What is NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP's Piotroski F-Score?
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is NHC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $200, NHC appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 21% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price. P/E of 21x is moderate for this quality level.
How does NHC compare to other Health Care stocks?
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP ranks #348 out of 1127 stocks in the Health Care sector, placing it in the top 31% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about NHC?
AlphaStocks evaluates NHC using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.8/10.

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