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Should you buy Brookdale Senior Living stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Brookdale Senior Living with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Brookdale Senior Living include Encompass Health (EHC), Universal Health Services (UHS), The Ensign Group (ENSG), Acadia Healthcare (ACHC), and Select Medical (SEM). These companies are all part of the "health care facilities" industry.

How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Encompass Health?

Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) and Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Brookdale Senior Living has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Encompass Health has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

97.3% of Encompass Health shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Brookdale Senior Living shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Encompass Health shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Encompass Health has a net margin of 10.04% compared to Brookdale Senior Living's net margin of -6.51%. Encompass Health's return on equity of 18.28% beat Brookdale Senior Living's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookdale Senior Living	-6.51%	-15,050.32%	-2.19%
Encompass Health	10.04%	18.28%	8.27%

Encompass Health has higher revenue and earnings than Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale Senior Living is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Encompass Health, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookdale Senior Living	$3.19B	1.00	-$262.69M	-$0.86	N/A
Encompass Health	$5.94B	1.74	$566.20M	$5.99	17.42

In the previous week, Encompass Health had 20 more articles in the media than Brookdale Senior Living. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Encompass Health and 0 mentions for Brookdale Senior Living. Encompass Health's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Brookdale Senior Living's score of 0.00 indicating that Encompass Health is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brookdale Senior Living	Neutral
Encompass Health	Neutral

Brookdale Senior Living currently has a consensus target price of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.46%. Encompass Health has a consensus target price of $144.17, suggesting a potential upside of 38.13%. Given Encompass Health's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Encompass Health is more favorable than Brookdale Senior Living.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookdale Senior Living	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Encompass Health	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.11

Summary

Encompass Health beats Brookdale Senior Living on 16 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Universal Health Services?

Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) and Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) are both mid-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Universal Health Services had 2 more articles in the media than Brookdale Senior Living. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Universal Health Services and 0 mentions for Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale Senior Living's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Universal Health Services' score of -0.27 indicating that Brookdale Senior Living is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brookdale Senior Living	Neutral
Universal Health Services	Neutral

Universal Health Services has higher revenue and earnings than Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale Senior Living is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal Health Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookdale Senior Living	$3.19B	1.00	-$262.69M	-$0.86	N/A
Universal Health Services	$17.36B	0.57	$1.49B	$24.00	6.77

Brookdale Senior Living currently has a consensus price target of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.46%. Universal Health Services has a consensus price target of $221.56, suggesting a potential upside of 36.39%. Given Universal Health Services' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Universal Health Services is more favorable than Brookdale Senior Living.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookdale Senior Living	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Universal Health Services	1 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.28

Brookdale Senior Living has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Health Services has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Universal Health Services has a net margin of 8.56% compared to Brookdale Senior Living's net margin of -6.51%. Universal Health Services' return on equity of 19.57% beat Brookdale Senior Living's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookdale Senior Living	-6.51%	-15,050.32%	-2.19%
Universal Health Services	8.56%	19.57%	9.28%

86.1% of Universal Health Services shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Brookdale Senior Living shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.1% of Universal Health Services shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Universal Health Services beats Brookdale Senior Living on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to The Ensign Group?

Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) and The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, The Ensign Group had 5 more articles in the media than Brookdale Senior Living. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for The Ensign Group and 0 mentions for Brookdale Senior Living. The Ensign Group's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Brookdale Senior Living's score of 0.00 indicating that The Ensign Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brookdale Senior Living	Neutral
The Ensign Group	Positive

The Ensign Group has higher revenue and earnings than Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale Senior Living is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Ensign Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookdale Senior Living	$3.19B	1.00	-$262.69M	-$0.86	N/A
The Ensign Group	$5.06B	1.98	$343.97M	$6.14	27.96

Brookdale Senior Living has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Ensign Group has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

96.1% of The Ensign Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Brookdale Senior Living shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of The Ensign Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Ensign Group has a net margin of 6.89% compared to Brookdale Senior Living's net margin of -6.51%. The Ensign Group's return on equity of 16.78% beat Brookdale Senior Living's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookdale Senior Living	-6.51%	-15,050.32%	-2.19%
The Ensign Group	6.89%	16.78%	6.91%

Brookdale Senior Living currently has a consensus price target of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.46%. The Ensign Group has a consensus price target of $216.75, suggesting a potential upside of 26.25%. Given The Ensign Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Ensign Group is more favorable than Brookdale Senior Living.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookdale Senior Living	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
The Ensign Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

The Ensign Group beats Brookdale Senior Living on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Acadia Healthcare?

Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) and Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) are both mid-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and dividends.

Brookdale Senior Living presently has a consensus price target of $16.50, indicating a potential upside of 23.46%. Acadia Healthcare has a consensus price target of $26.04, indicating a potential upside of 13.11%. Given Brookdale Senior Living's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Brookdale Senior Living is more favorable than Acadia Healthcare.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookdale Senior Living	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Acadia Healthcare	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.38

Brookdale Senior Living has a net margin of -6.51% compared to Acadia Healthcare's net margin of -32.84%. Acadia Healthcare's return on equity of 7.09% beat Brookdale Senior Living's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookdale Senior Living	-6.51%	-15,050.32%	-2.19%
Acadia Healthcare	-32.84%	7.09%	3.01%

Brookdale Senior Living has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Acadia Healthcare. Brookdale Senior Living is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acadia Healthcare, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookdale Senior Living	$3.19B	1.00	-$262.69M	-$0.86	N/A
Acadia Healthcare	$3.31B	0.64	-$1.10B	-$12.24	N/A

Brookdale Senior Living has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acadia Healthcare has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Acadia Healthcare had 9 more articles in the media than Brookdale Senior Living. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Acadia Healthcare and 0 mentions for Brookdale Senior Living. Acadia Healthcare's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Brookdale Senior Living's score of 0.00 indicating that Acadia Healthcare is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brookdale Senior Living	Neutral
Acadia Healthcare	Positive

Summary

Acadia Healthcare beats Brookdale Senior Living on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Select Medical?

Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) and Select Medical (NYSE:SEM) are both mid-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Select Medical has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Brookdale Senior Living's net margin of -6.51%. Select Medical's return on equity of 6.62% beat Brookdale Senior Living's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookdale Senior Living	-6.51%	-15,050.32%	-2.19%
Select Medical	2.42%	6.62%	2.30%

89.5% of Select Medical shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Brookdale Senior Living shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of Select Medical shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Brookdale Senior Living currently has a consensus price target of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.46%. Select Medical has a consensus price target of $15.50, suggesting a potential downside of 6.34%. Given Brookdale Senior Living's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Brookdale Senior Living is more favorable than Select Medical.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookdale Senior Living	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Select Medical	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

In the previous week, Select Medical had 14 more articles in the media than Brookdale Senior Living. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Select Medical and 0 mentions for Brookdale Senior Living. Select Medical's average media sentiment score of 0.01 beat Brookdale Senior Living's score of 0.00 indicating that Select Medical is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brookdale Senior Living	Neutral
Select Medical	Neutral

Brookdale Senior Living has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Select Medical has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Select Medical has higher revenue and earnings than Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale Senior Living is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Select Medical, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookdale Senior Living	$3.19B	1.00	-$262.69M	-$0.86	N/A
Select Medical	$5.52B	0.37	$146.22M	$1.06	15.61

Summary

Select Medical beats Brookdale Senior Living on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Brookdale Senior Living	MED Industry	Medical Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.19B	$4.08B	$6.34B	$23.04B
Dividend Yield	N/A	0.73%	2.80%	4.13%
P/E Ratio	-15.54	13.22	20.94	30.13
Price / Sales	1.00	1.33	521.15	91.39
Price / Cash	29.26	18.85	43.18	24.44
Price / Book	-58.11	2.37	9.98	4.70
Net Income	-$262.69M	$47.01M	$3.55B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.33%	-2.42%	0.42%	0.11%
1 Month Performance	1.98%	9.64%	0.00%	0.20%
1 Year Performance	103.58%	42.99%	34.99%	28.02%

Brookdale Senior Living Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BKD Brookdale Senior Living	1.8133 of 5 stars	$13.37 +0.2%	$16.50 +23.5%	+97.1%	$3.19B	$3.19B	N/A	36,000
EHC Encompass Health	4.4289 of 5 stars	$107.10 +2.2%	$144.17 +34.6%	-12.9%	$10.62B	$5.94B	17.88	42,000	Analyst Revision
UHS Universal Health Services	4.6406 of 5 stars	$171.90 +2.2%	$220.94 +28.5%	-15.9%	$10.52B	$17.36B	7.17	101,500	Analyst Forecast Gap Down
ENSG The Ensign Group	4.3592 of 5 stars	$176.14 +4.0%	$216.75 +23.1%	+19.5%	$10.33B	$5.06B	28.78	46,000	Positive News
ACHC Acadia Healthcare	2.2189 of 5 stars	$25.82 +3.2%	$26.04 +0.9%	-4.5%	$2.37B	$3.31B	N/A	25,000

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Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Competitors

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Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Competitors

BKD vs. EHC, UHS, ENSG, ACHC, and SEM

How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Encompass Health?

Which has more volatility & risk, BKD or EHC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BKD or EHC?

Is BKD or EHC more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BKD or EHC?

Does the media refer more to BKD or EHC?

Do analysts recommend BKD or EHC?

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How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Universal Health Services?

Does the media refer more to BKD or UHS?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BKD or UHS?

Do analysts prefer BKD or UHS?

Which has more volatility and risk, BKD or UHS?

Is BKD or UHS more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of BKD or UHS?

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How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to The Ensign Group?

Does the media refer more to BKD or ENSG?

Which has better earnings & valuation, BKD or ENSG?

Which has more volatility & risk, BKD or ENSG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BKD or ENSG?

Is BKD or ENSG more profitable?

Do analysts prefer BKD or ENSG?

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How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Acadia Healthcare?

Do analysts recommend BKD or ACHC?

Is BKD or ACHC more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BKD or ACHC?

Which has more risk & volatility, BKD or ACHC?

Does the media prefer BKD or ACHC?

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How does Brookdale Senior Living compare to Select Medical?

Is BKD or SEM more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BKD or SEM?

Do analysts prefer BKD or SEM?

Does the media refer more to BKD or SEM?

Which has more volatility and risk, BKD or SEM?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BKD or SEM?

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