Stock Analysis
CareTrust REIT, IncCTRE
P/E 24.30×· 5Y range 22.00–280.91×· bottom 3% of history
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts
AnalystsStrong Buy19 analystsP/E 24.3× sits at the 3rd percentile of its 5.062286105407256-year history.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Growth80
- Profitability67
Risks
- Quality27
- Financial Health43
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 4.4 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Revenue CAGR 25.4% — durable top-line growth
- ✓P/E 24.3× at bottom 3% of 5-year history
What's happening with CTRE
Profile
Strong growth; earnings quality and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation60/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (3th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (5.1%)20/25
- P/S (15.1x)5/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth80/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (25.4%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (45.3%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (20.3%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (4.8%)5/25
- Profitability67/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (7.4%)5/25
- ROE (8.8%)12/25
- Net margin (62.2%)25/25
- Operating margin (63.3%)25/25
- Financial Health43/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (4.42)25/25
- Current ratio (0.31)0/25
- Interest coverage (6.4x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (n/a)0/25
- Quality27/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.16)12/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 45.7%)0/25
- Moat68/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (4/8 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (77.4%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (4/4 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -3.8%)5/25
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 ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
60BP/E (TTM)24.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 22.0x–280.9x · 3rd pct
P/FCF119.5xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield5.1%A
Grade A: ValueLatest stored TTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 5.1%–5.3% · 30th pct
P/S (TTM)15.14xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 8.1x–19.6x · 58th pct
EV/EBITDA20.3xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales17.2xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E23.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.14xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio4.29D
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 Yield3.53%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio85.9%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
67BROIC7.4%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE8.8%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 Margin62.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin63.3%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin55.7%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
Growth
80ARevenue 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 Growth4.8%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+146.8%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.2%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
43D+Altman Z-Score4.42A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.31xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.31xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage6.4xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.27xA
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
Quality
27EPiotroski 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 Stability45.7%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.11xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 records| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BEALE LAUREN Filed | BEALE LAUREN | Tax withholding | -12208 | |
Callister James Filed | Callister James | Tax withholding | -46267 | |
Callister James Filed | Callister James | Grant / award | +58.4K | |
Sedgwick David M. Filed | Sedgwick David M. | Tax withholding | -114274 | |
Sedgwick David M. Filed | Sedgwick David M. | Grant / award | +99.2K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Williams Careina D. Filed | Williams Careina D. | Grant / award | +3.1K | |
Olson Anne Filed | Olson Anne | Grant / award | +3.1K | |
BEALE LAUREN Filed | BEALE LAUREN | Grant / award | +11.1K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
68BROIC >12% Years4/8 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)77.4%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years4/4 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-3.8%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.50
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.20
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$19.03
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$198.04M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.04B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability4.73xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$8.65B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.80B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
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 Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE)
Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for CareTrust REIT, Inc. Altman Z-Score of 4.42 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 3.5% in dividends.
See how CTRE ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CTRE moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | After-hours | 36.70 | +1.86% | 2.21 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 36.45 | +1.50% | 2.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CTRE
What is the current CareTrust REIT, Inc (CTRE) stock price?
CTRE is trading at $36.55 at the last market close, down 0.11% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CTRE pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CTRE stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates CareTrust REIT, Inc's financial health at 43/100. 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 24.3 and our valuation score rates it 60/100 (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. As of the latest update, CareTrust REIT, Inc is trading at $36.55, down 0.11% on the day with a market capitalization of $8.7 billion. The financial health score for CTRE is 43/100, which indicates weak 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
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for CareTrust REIT, Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 43/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CTRE.
- Sector peers: Compare CTRE against 5 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 43/100 suggests weak 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.
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