CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts
AnalystsStrong Buy19 analystsWhat's happening with CTRE
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong financial health and growth; earnings quality lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation50/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (5th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (n/a)10/25
- P/S (17.0x)5/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth75/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (25.4%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (45.3%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (20.3%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (-6.3%)0/25
- Profitability67/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (7.0%)5/25
- ROE (8.1%)12/25
- Net margin (64.1%)25/25
- Operating margin (66.4%)25/25
- Financial Health80/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (4.74)25/25
- Current ratio (1.07)12/25
- Interest coverage (7.3x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality27/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.16)12/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 46.5%)0/25
About CareTrust REIT, Inc
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development, and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing, and other healthcare-related properties. Show more
The company has one reportable segment consisting of investments in healthcare-related real estate assets. It generates revenues by leasing healthcare-related properties to healthcare operators under triple-net lease arrangements, in which the tenant is solely responsible for property-related costs. The company operates in Domestic and Foreign markets, with the majority of revenue coming from Domestic operations.
Headquarters: DANA POINT, CA · Employees: 43 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellTax withholding · filed 2026-02-03-12208 sh2026-01-31
- SellTax withholding · filed 2026-02-03-46267 sh2026-01-31
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-02-03+58.4K sh2026-01-31
- SellTax withholding · filed 2026-02-03-114274 sh2026-01-31
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-02-03+99.2K sh2026-01-31
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
50CP/E (TTM)25.1xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 22.0x–280.9x · 5th pct
P/FCF123.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield0.8%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap
P/S (TTM)16.99xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 8.1x–19.6x · 85th pct
EV/EBITDA20.9xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales17.6xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E26.8xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.15xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio4.85D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.43%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio80.9%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
67BROIC7.0%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE8.1%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.6%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin64.1%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin66.4%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin55.8%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
80AAltman Z-Score4.74A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.07xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.07xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage7.3xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.22xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
75B+Revenue CAGR25.4%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR45.3%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)20.3%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-6.3%D
Grade D: Decl.Implied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)+134.8%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.4%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
1/10 Loss Years27EPiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.16C
Grade C: Gray zoneEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability46.5%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.09xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.50
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.89
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$18.12
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$223.21M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.13B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability4.83xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$8.88B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.80B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Neutral
Current P/E of 25.1x sits at the 5th percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 23, 2026
Key Insights: CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE)
Composite verdict for CareTrust REIT, Inc: Neutral. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for CareTrust REIT, Inc. Altman Z-Score of 4.74 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 25% annually, with net income growing about 45% per year — a strong growth profile.
- CareTrust REIT, Inc posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- The stock currently yields 3.4% in dividends.
See how CTRE ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
No significant market moves for CTRE in the last 30 days.
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Is CTRE stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates CareTrust REIT, Inc's financial health at 80/100 — Neutral. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CTRE stock overvalued?
CareTrust REIT, Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 25.1 and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does CareTrust REIT, Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CTRE. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does CareTrust REIT, Inc operate in?
CareTrust REIT, Inc operates in the Real Estate sector, within the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does CareTrust REIT, Inc do?
CareTrust REIT Inc is a self-administered, publicly traded REIT engaged in the ownership, acquisition, financing, development, and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing, and other healthcare-related properties.
About CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE) Stock
CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE) is a US-listed stock operating in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. Real-time pricing data for CareTrust REIT, Inc is available on this page with a market capitalization of $8.9 billion. The financial health score for CTRE is 80/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CTRE stock.
CTRE Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CTRE stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CTRE with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for CareTrust REIT, Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 80/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CTRE.
- Sector peers: Compare CTRE against 10 other real estate stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CTRE a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE) as an investment. The financial health score of 80/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.