- ISIN
- US63633D1046
- CUSIP
- 63633D104
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Healthcare Facilities
- IPO Date
- Oct 9, 1991
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $3.44B
- Enterprise Value
- $3.42B
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.12
- PE Ratio
- 22.77
- PEG Ratio
- 0.21
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $402.19M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $210.78M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $233.74M
- Year Range
- $67.94 - $91.38
- Target Price
- $85.40
- ROA (TTM)
- 5.12%
- ROE (TTM)
- 9.77%
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Performance
NHI Performance Chart
National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) is down 6.0% since the beginning of the year. At $71 per share, NHI is trading 22.3% below its 52-week high of $91. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NHI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,396.
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Returns By Period
National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) has returned -6.03% so far this year and 5.17% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NHI has returned 5.61% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
National Health Investors, Inc.
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- -7.14%
- YTD
- -6.03%
- 6M
- -4.98%
- 1Y
- 5.17%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 6.90%
- 10Y*
- 5.61%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
NHI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 9, 1991, NHI's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +32.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -38.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NHI closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 18, 2000 with a return of +20.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -33.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.53% | 2.37% | -2.73% | -4.88% | -4.71% | -3.18% | -6.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.72% | 5.23% | 4.31% | 2.45% | -4.18% | -2.05% | -0.37% | 12.07% | 2.75% | -6.28% | 6.67% | -2.76% | 15.69% |
| 2024 | -4.78% | 8.07% | 10.95% | 0.37% | 4.79% | 3.88% | 10.53% | 8.78% | 4.35% | -8.82% | 0.00% | -8.39% | 30.71% |
| 2023 | 12.66% | -6.51% | -4.52% | -3.51% | 4.70% | 2.35% | 4.75% | -6.88% | 2.26% | -2.57% | 8.43% | 4.57% | 14.57% |
| 2022 | 0.63% | -7.82% | 12.36% | -12.68% | 14.79% | 3.99% | 6.98% | 1.03% | -12.33% | 0.30% | -0.78% | -5.57% | -3.26% |
| 2021 | -6.26% | 5.29% | 7.46% | 1.56% | -10.22% | 3.09% | 1.76% | -12.33% | -9.08% | 0.52% | -2.86% | 11.75% | -11.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
National Health Investors, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.73%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 09, 1991.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.64%) than losses (63.24%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.73%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.19
- Upside Capture
- 80.64%
- Downside Capture
- 63.24%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NHI ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NHI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.79 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.22 | 2.78 | -2.57 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.63 | 12.44 | -11.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
National Health Investors, Inc. provided a 5.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.66 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.66 | $3.64 | $3.60 | $3.60 | $3.60 | $3.80 | $4.41 | $4.20 | $4.00 | $3.80 | $3.60 | $3.40 |
Dividend yield | 5.16% | 4.77% | 5.19% | 6.45% | 6.89% | 6.62% | 6.38% | 5.15% | 5.30% | 5.04% | 4.85% | 5.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for National Health Investors, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $3.64 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $3.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $3.60 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $3.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $3.80 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
National Health Investors, Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.16%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
National Health Investors, Inc. has a payout ratio of 116.87%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the National Health Investors, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the National Health Investors, Inc. was 82.88%, occurring on Aug 17, 2000. Recovery took 761 trading sessions.
The current National Health Investors, Inc. drawdown is 21.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -82.88%Aug 2000 | 2y 8mo | 3y 16d | 5y 8moDec 1997 - Sep 2003 |
COVID crash2020 | -63.04%Mar 2020 | 23d | 4y 3mo | 4y 4moFeb 2020 - Jun 2024 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.52%Nov 2008 | 1mo 21d | 8mo 16d | 10mo 7dOct 2008 - Aug 2009 |
2015 bear market2015 | -27.41%Sep 2015 | 7mo 7d | 9mo 10d | 1y 4moJan 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2004 bear market2004 | -27.34%May 2004 | 1mo 9d | 6mo 25d | 8mo 4dApr 2004 - Dec 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NHI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.88% | -56.78% | -26.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -24.09% | -9.10% | -14.99% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.09% | -18.90% | -5.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.68% | -25.43% | -0.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -63.04% | -33.92% | -29.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.16% | -1.80% | -19.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.01% | -10.71% | -4.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.23% | 2.03% | +6.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of National Health Investors, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how National Health Investors, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NHI, comparing it with other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. Currently, NHI has a P/E ratio of 22.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NHI compared to other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. NHI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NHI relative to other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. Currently, NHI has a P/S ratio of 8.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NHI in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. Currently, NHI has a P/B value of 2.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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