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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
$10.09
+1.0%
$10.09
$2.50
$10.09
$70.12M0.8618,931 shs49,400 shs
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$116.48
-1.1%
$122.05
$87.14
$127.57
$6.63B0.94265,102 shs265,277 shs
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
$1.32
$1.32
$2.72
$9.25
$41.91M1.0363,028 shsN/A
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$87.95
+0.3%
$0.00
$55.50
$101.81
$1.35B0.3675,665 shs50,798 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
+0.13%+0.35%-3.58%+1.57%+20.07%
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+1.51%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
3.9687 of 5 stars
1.41.03.34.82.02.52.5
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
0.7642 of 5 stars
0.02.01.70.01.91.71.3

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
N/AN/AN/AN/A
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
2.80
Moderate Buy$119.202.34% Upside
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
N/AN/AN/AN/A
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ENSG, NHC, FVE, and DVCR Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
2/6/2024
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$112.00 ➝ $133.00
2/2/2024
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
Oppenheimer
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$127.00 ➝ $130.00
(Data available from 4/18/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
$475.72M0.15$5.87 per share1.72($4.57) per share-2.21
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$3.73B1.78$5.69 per share20.48$26.42 per share4.41
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
$1.04B0.04$0.29 per share4.54$6.67 per share0.20
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$1.14B1.19$6.19 per share14.21$59.41 per share1.48

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
$5.16M$0.3628.03N/A0.53%-15.01%1.05%N/A
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$209.40M$3.6631.8321.291.585.61%17.84%6.30%4/24/2024 (Estimated)
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
-$7.59M-$0.52N/AN/AN/A-1.57%-4.25%-1.99%N/A
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$66.80M$4.3320.31N/A5.85%6.03%4.18%N/A

Latest ENSG, NHC, FVE, and DVCR Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
2/16/2024Q4 2023
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
N/A$0.98+$0.98$0.13N/A$300.91 million
2/1/2024Q4 2023
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$1.17$1.17N/A$1.96$975.13 million$980.38 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$0.240.21%+13.04%6.56%17 Years
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$2.362.68%+4.00%54.50%3 Years

Latest ENSG, NHC, FVE, and DVCR Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/9/2024
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
quarterly$0.592.5%3/27/20243/29/20245/1/2024
3/22/2024
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
Quarterly$0.060.19%3/27/20243/31/20244/30/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
N/A
0.83
0.83
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
0.10
1.42
1.42
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
0.05
1.51
1.51
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
N/A
1.89
1.86

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
33.14%
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
96.12%
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
34.10%
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
56.44%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. stock logo
DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services
3,7506.95 million4.57 millionNot Optionable
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
35,30056.90 million54.69 millionOptionable
Five Star Senior Living Inc. stock logo
FVE
Five Star Senior Living
19,00031.75 million29.53 millionOptionable
National HealthCare Co. stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
13,12315.40 million13.28 millionNot Optionable

ENSG, NHC, FVE, and DVCR Headlines

SourceHeadline
Optimistic Outlook for National Health Investors Fueled by Strong Balance Sheet and Growth PotentialOptimistic Outlook for National Health Investors Fueled by Strong Balance Sheet and Growth Potential
markets.businessinsider.com - April 18 at 5:39 PM
Huntsville Hospital explains why National Minority Health Month is a year-round priorityHuntsville Hospital explains why National Minority Health Month is a year-round priority
waff.com - April 18 at 2:24 PM
‘There’s a method to the madness’: Dispatcher talks about things you should know before calling 911 in an emergency‘There’s a method to the madness’: Dispatcher talks about things you should know before calling 911 in an emergency
msn.com - April 18 at 2:24 PM
National Minority Health Month: High Point group tackles health disparitiesNational Minority Health Month: High Point group tackles health disparities
msn.com - April 18 at 9:24 AM
April 16 marked National Healthcare Decisions DayApril 16 marked National Healthcare Decisions Day
thestokesnews.com - April 18 at 9:24 AM
China and France eye further health cooperationChina and France eye further health cooperation
msn.com - April 18 at 7:38 AM
A look at the recovery program NHC plans to spend opioid settlement funds onA look at the recovery program NHC plans to spend opioid settlement funds on
whqr.org - April 17 at 4:05 PM
Seasons Hospice recognizes National Healthcare Decisions DaySeasons Hospice recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day
kttc.com - April 17 at 5:37 AM
VELA Investment Management LLC Has $1.12 Million Holdings in National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC)VELA Investment Management LLC Has $1.12 Million Holdings in National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 5:55 PM
Chinas NHC vows to protect mothers and children, improve service quality amid negative population growth challengesChina's NHC vows to protect mothers and children, improve service quality amid negative population growth challenges
globaltimes.cn - April 15 at 12:11 PM
National Healthcare Decisions Day Is TuesdayNational Healthcare Decisions Day Is Tuesday
dnronline.com - April 13 at 5:53 PM
Fit & Well: National Healthcare Decisions DayFit & Well: National Healthcare Decisions Day
msn.com - April 13 at 5:53 PM
NHC Senior Resource Center to hold community event with local and state elected officialsNHC Senior Resource Center to hold community event with local and state elected officials
msn.com - April 12 at 9:51 PM
National Healthcare Corp. plans residential, retail development in Cool SpringsNational Healthcare Corp. plans residential, retail development in Cool Springs
bizjournals.com - April 12 at 6:51 AM
National Academy of Medicine publishes AI Code of Conduct draftNational Academy of Medicine publishes AI Code of Conduct draft
healthitanalytics.com - April 11 at 5:48 PM
Bausch Health to Announce First-Quarter 2024 Results on May 2Bausch Health to Announce First-Quarter 2024 Results on May 2
accesswire.com - April 11 at 4:22 PM
NHC Vitamins Coupons April 2024NHC Vitamins Coupons April 2024
news.com.au - April 11 at 1:47 AM
NHC demolishing flats in Dar to pave way for new projectNHC demolishing flats in Dar to pave way for new project
ippmedia.com - April 10 at 1:09 AM
16,790 Shares in National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Bought by WESPAC Advisors LLC16,790 Shares in National HealthCare Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:NHC) Bought by WESPAC Advisors LLC
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 2:46 PM
Registration Now Open for First NHC Online QualifierRegistration Now Open for First NHC Online Qualifier
bloodhorse.com - April 8 at 6:32 PM
The Boss: National Healthcare Corp. CEO Stephen Flatt is a history buffThe Boss: National Healthcare Corp. CEO Stephen Flatt is a history buff
bizjournals.com - April 7 at 5:59 PM
New nonprofit petitions AG Josh Stein to ensure NHC Endowment transparency, performanceNew nonprofit petitions AG Josh Stein to ensure NHC Endowment transparency, performance
portcitydaily.com - April 7 at 10:50 AM
China’s maternity services put on notice as the country faces an ‘obstetrics winter’China’s maternity services put on notice as the country faces an ‘obstetrics winter’
msn.com - April 6 at 6:54 AM
No, Category 6 will not be added to the hurricane scaleNo, Category 6 will not be added to the hurricane scale
khou.com - April 5 at 12:27 AM

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Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

Diversicare Healthcare Services logo

Diversicare Healthcare Services

OTCMKTS:DVCR
Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. provides post-acute care services. The firm offers services to patients and residents including skilled nursing, ancillary health care services and assisted living. It also provides long-term care centres and rehabilitative, nutritional, respiratory and other specialized ancillary services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.
The Ensign Group logo

The Ensign Group

NASDAQ:ENSG
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer. The company's Skilled Services segment engages in the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and offers nursing facilities including specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management, as well as standard services comprising room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services. Its Standard Bearer segment is comprised of selected real estate properties owned by Standard Bearer and leased to skilled nursing and senior living operators. In addition, the company provides ancillary services consisting of digital x-ray, ultrasound, electrocardiograms, sub-acute services, dialysis, respiratory, and long-term care pharmacy and patient transportation to people in their homes or at long-term care facilities, as well as mobile diagnostics. It operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Five Star Senior Living logo

Five Star Senior Living

NASDAQ:FVE
Five Star Senior Living, Inc. engages in the senior living operations. It operates through the following segments: Senior Living Communities & Rehabilitation and Wellness. The Senior Living Communities segment owns account or manages the account of others independent living communities, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities that are subject to centralized oversight, and provide housing and services to elderly residents. The Rehabilitation and Wellness segment offers physical, occupational, speech, and other specialized therapy services, in the inpatient setting and in outpatient clinics. The company was founded by Barry Michael Portnoy and Gerard Michael Martin in April 2000 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.
National HealthCare logo

National HealthCare

NYSEAMERICAN:NHC
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. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. The company's medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-cute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. Its independent living facilities offers specially designed residential units for the active and ambulatory elderly and provide various ancillary services for residents, including restaurants, activity rooms and social areas; and behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, the company's homecare agencies assist those who wish to stay at home or in assisted living residences but still require some degree of medical care or assistance with daily activities; hospice agencies that provides hospice and palliative care; and operates pharmacies, as well as managed care insurance solutions. Further, it offers management, accounting, and financial services; and leases its properties to third party operators. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.