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Why NHC Stock advanced +0.18% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$212.16 +0.18% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $3.32B

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Why NHC Stock advanced +0.18% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) advanced +0.18% to $212.16, trading at 72% of its 52-week range ($118.14 – $248.2). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 28x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

▸Technical Tape: Trading at 72% of its 52-week range ($118.14 – $248.2) with RSI-14 at 35.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8% around $212.16 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $148.6M annual free cash flow.

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2026-10-30O $212.8H $213.3L $204.6C $212.2VOL 135.9K

RES: $249.7SUP: $225.6SMA50: $226.0SMA200: $194.1

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21.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (NHC vs. SGRY, BKD, MD, ARDT)

Industry: Hospital/Nursing Management (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) ranks #99 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #199 by equity capitalization ($3.32B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ARDT leads on earnings valuation at 12.8x trailing P/E, while MD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and — gross margin. MD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with NHC at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NHC ACTIVE National HealthCare Corporation	C+	69/100	27.7x	—	10.1%	+0.18%	$3.32B	Benchmark Subject
SGRY Surgery Partners Inc.	C+	66/100	—	—	9.9%	-0.13%	$3.04B	/sgry-vs-nhc →
BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc.	D	46/100	—	26.2%	0.3%	+2.91%	$2.45B	/bkd-vs-nhc →
MD Pediatrix Medical Group Inc.	B	74/100	14.3x	—	33.6%	+0.93%	$2.37B	/md-vs-nhc →
ARDT Ardent Health Inc.	C+	67/100	12.8x	—	10.5%	+3.10%	$1.73B	/ardt-vs-nhc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001047335

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.52B (+16.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.31B , and +33.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $120.0M, operating cash flow of $185.1M, and free cash flow of $148.6M (+86.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, NHC closed FY2025 with $1.53B in total assets against $32.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.61, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$1.52B	$120.0M	$185.1M	$148.6M	$1.53B	$32.5M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.31B	$101.9M	$107.3M	$79.7M	$1.52B	$129.5M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$1.14B	$66.8M	$111.2M	$111.2M	—	—

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Is NHC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $212.16 (+0.18% 1D, market cap $3.32B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, NHC ranks #99 in composite RQD confidence.

How does NHC compare to SGRY and BKD in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Hospital/Nursing Management), NHC carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 27.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.1%. By comparison, SGRY (Surgery Partners Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 9.9%, cap $3.04B) and BKD (Brookdale Senior Living Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.3%, cap $2.45B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ARDT leads on earnings multiple (12.8x) while MD leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NHC?

Per NHC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001047335), National HealthCare Corporation generated $1.52B in revenue (+16.1% YoY), $120.0M in net income, and $148.6M in free cash flow against $1.53B in total assets and $32.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is NHC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NHC last traded at $212.16 (+0.18% on volume of 145,696 shares), positioning the stock -6.11% below its 50-day simple moving average ($225.97) and +9.31% above its 200-day simple moving average ($194.09). Across its 52-week range of $118.14 to $248.20, NHC sits at the 72.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.0% ($195.19 to $229.13).

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Why is NHC stock moving today?

Why NHC Stock advanced +0.18% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 28x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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