Is National HealthCare Corp. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 27 February 2025, National HealthCare Corp. has moved from a valuation grade of very attractive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 16, an EV to EBITDA of 8.72, and a PEG ratio of 0.34, indicating a reasonable valuation relative to its growth prospects.
In comparison to peers, National HealthCare Corp. has a P/E ratio of 15.83, while Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. shows a risky valuation with a P/E of -10.15, and Community Health Systems, Inc. also reflects a risky status with a P/E of -1.30. The company's recent stock performance has outpaced the S&P 500 over the past week, returning 4.01% compared to the index's slight decline of 0.13%.