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National HealthCare Corporation NHC | AMEX

$228.56 $1.45 | 0.64%

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|2026-10-07

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Company Overview:

Market Cap: $3.56B

Trailing PE: 25.7x

FWD PE: —

Payout Ratio (TTM): 28.4%

52-Week Range: $117.22 - $239.29

10 Year NHC Performance Metrics:

Total Return (with DRIP): 355.1% (16.36% CAGR)

Total Return (no DRIP): 278.5% (14.24% CAGR)

Share Price: 245.4% (13.20% CAGR)

Yield on Cost (with DRIP): 5.34%

Total Invested: $10,000

Total Value (with DRIP): $45,511

Total Return $ (with DRIP): $35,511

Dividend Increase: 42.2% (3.68% CAGR)

Dividend Yield (FWD): 1.17% ($2.68)

NHC 10-yr Total Return ($10K invested)

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NHC Share Price

1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y All

NHC Price CAGR:1Y: 91.25%2Y: 37.78%5Y: 26.50%10Y: 13.20%

NHC Dividend Charts

NHC - Dividends

NHC Dividend CAGR:1Y: 4.16%2Y: 4.81%5Y: 4.02%10Y: 4.06%

NHC - Dividend Payout Ratio

NHC Dividend Payout Ratio CAGR:1Y: -37.70%2Y: -14.45%5Y: 26.56%10Y: -7.05%

NHC - Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

NHC Dividend to FCF Ratio CAGR:1Y: 81.22%2Y: 3.98%5Y: -5.34%10Y: 0.00%

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NHC Financials: Earnings, Revenue, Cash Flow, Ebitda, Cash/Debt, Shares Float, etc:

NHC - Revenue

NHC Revenue CAGR:1Y: 8.83%2Y: 18.37%5Y: 10.47%10Y: 6.00%

NHC - Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NHC EPS CAGR:1Y: 67.11%2Y: 21.17%5Y: -17.88%10Y: 12.53%

NHC - Net Income

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NHC Net Income CAGR:1Y: 69.96%2Y: 22.56%5Y: -17.40%10Y: 13.01%

NHC - EBITDA

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NHC EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 44.31%2Y: 19.13%5Y: 18.58%10Y: 8.78%

NHC - Free Cash Flow

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NHC Free Cash Flow CAGR:1Y: -41.57%2Y: 0.84%5Y: 10.43%10Y: 0.00%

NHC - Free Cash Flow / Share

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NHC Free Cash Flow / Share CAGR:1Y: -42.15%2Y: 0.10%5Y: 10.05%10Y: 0.00%

NHC - Operating Income

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NHC Operating Income CAGR:1Y: 43.55%2Y: 47.41%5Y: 28.82%10Y: 12.82%

NHC - Gross Profit

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NHC Gross Profit CAGR:1Y: 11.96%2Y: 22.26%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%

NHC - Shares Outstanding

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NHC Shares Outstanding CAGR:1Y: 1.70%2Y: 0.99%5Y: 0.57%10Y: 0.37%

NHC - Share Buybacks

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NHC Share Buybacks CAGR:1Y: 55.30%2Y: 119.55%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%

NHC - Stock-Based Comp

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NHC Stock-Based Comp CAGR:1Y: 164.88%2Y: 66.65%5Y: 36.75%10Y: 31.70%

NHC - Expenses

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NHC Expenses CAGR:1Y: 22.77%2Y: 26.46%5Y: 7.28%10Y: -5.77%

NHC - Revenue vs Net Income

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NHC - EPS vs FCF / Share

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NHC - EPS vs PE Ratio

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NHC - FCF vs FCF / Share

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NHC - FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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NHC - Cash & Debt

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NHC - Revenue by Segment

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NHC Revenue CAGR:1Y: 8.83%2Y: 18.37%5Y: 10.47%10Y: 6.00%

Revenue, EPS, Net Income & Ebitda - Estimates VS Actual:

NHC - REVENUE: Actual + Estimates

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NHC Actual Revenue CAGR:1Y: 8.83%2Y: 18.37%5Y: 10.47%10Y: 6.00%

NHC - EPS: Actual + Estimates

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NHC Actual EPS CAGR:1Y: 67.11%2Y: 21.17%5Y: -17.88%10Y: 12.53%

NHC - NET INCOME: Actual + Estimates

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NHC Actual Net Income CAGR:1Y: 69.96%2Y: 22.56%5Y: -17.40%10Y: 13.01%

NHC - EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

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NHC Actual EBITDA CAGR:1Y: 44.31%2Y: 19.13%5Y: 18.58%10Y: 8.78%

Ratios, Profit Margins & Return on Capital:

NHC - Net Profit Margin

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NHC Net Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 56.08%2Y: 3.52%5Y: -25.23%10Y: 6.61%

NHC - Gross Profit Margin

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NHC Gross Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 2.85%2Y: 3.29%5Y: 2.05%10Y: 0.00%

NHC - Price to Earnings

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NHC Price to Earnings CAGR:1Y: 17.13%2Y: 14.27%5Y: 51.60%10Y: -0.17%

NHC - Price To Sales Ratio

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NHC Price To Sales Ratio CAGR:1Y: 83.31%2Y: 18.27%5Y: 13.34%10Y: 6.43%

NHC - Return on Capital Employed

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NHC Return on Capital Employed CAGR:1Y: 22.26%2Y: 26.75%5Y: 22.57%10Y: 7.62%

NHC - Return on Invested Capital

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NHC Return on Invested Capital CAGR:1Y: 24.73%2Y: 30.21%5Y: 14.11%10Y: 8.28%

NHC Dividends Info:

Annual Dividend: $2.68

Forward Yield: 1.17%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-30

Lifetime Dividends / Share: $88.67

NHC Dividend History: Dates, Payments & Yield list

Below is a schedule of all NHC dividend payments, ex-dates, share price on the day of the payment as well as the annualized yield & forward yield

Ex-Date	Payment Date	Amount	Yield	Forward Yield	Price on Ex-Date
09/30/2026	10/30/2026	$0.670	1.22%	1.18%	$227.66
06/30/2026	07/31/2026	$0.670	1.27%	1.19%	$226.03
03/31/2026	04/30/2026	$0.640	1.6%	1.48%	$173.29
12/31/2025	01/30/2026	$0.640	1.87%	1.79%	$143.11
09/30/2025	10/31/2025	$0.640	2.11%	2.14%	$119.44
06/30/2025	08/01/2025	$0.640	2.39%	2.71%	$94.57
03/28/2025	04/25/2025	$0.610	2.64%	2.58%	$94.58
12/30/2024	01/31/2025	$0.610	2.27%	2.38%	$102.67
09/30/2024	11/01/2024	$0.610	1.94%	2.04%	$119.50
06/28/2024	08/01/2024	$0.610	2.25%	1.84%	$132.96
03/27/2024	05/01/2024	$0.590	2.53%	2.56%	$92.02
12/28/2023	02/01/2024	$0.590	2.5%	2.53%	$93.17
09/28/2023	11/01/2023	$0.590	3.63%	3.48%	$67.78
06/29/2023	07/31/2023	$0.590	3.85%	4%	$59.02
03/30/2023	05/01/2023	$0.570	3.97%	3.94%	$57.90
12/29/2022	02/01/2023	$0.570	3.74%	3.69%	$61.80
09/29/2022	11/01/2022	$0.570	3.45%	3.74%	$61.03
06/29/2022	08/01/2022	$0.570	3.26%	3.22%	$70.90
03/30/2022	05/02/2022	$0.550	3.11%	3.19%	$68.94
12/30/2021	02/01/2022	$0.550	3.24%	3.45%	$63.76
09/29/2021	11/01/2021	$0.520	2.91%	2.92%	$71.33
06/29/2021	08/02/2021	$0.520	2.97%	2.74%	$76.01
03/30/2021	05/03/2021	$0.520	2.67%	2.86%	$72.80
12/30/2020	02/01/2021	$0.520	3.12%	3.23%	$64.46
09/29/2020	11/02/2020	$0.520	3.37%	3.17%	$65.68
06/29/2020	08/03/2020	$0.520	3.28%	3.42%	$60.83
03/30/2020	05/01/2020	$0.520	2.79%	3.11%	$66.88
12/30/2019	02/03/2020	$0.520	2.43%	2.46%	$84.44
09/27/2019	12/02/2019	$0.520	2.55%	2.47%	$84.18
06/27/2019	08/30/2019	$0.520	2.59%	2.57%	$80.80
03/28/2019	06/03/2019	$0.500	2.61%	2.54%	$78.85
12/28/2018	03/01/2019	$0.500	2.56%	2.47%	$81.06
09/27/2018	12/03/2018	$0.500	2.7%	2.41%	$83.00
06/28/2018	08/31/2018	$0.500	2.86%	2.6%	$77.07
03/28/2018	06/01/2018	$0.480	3.2%	2.87%	$67.01
12/28/2017	03/01/2018	$0.480	3.11%	3.28%	$58.53
09/28/2017	12/01/2017	$0.480	3.05%	2.91%	$66.01
06/28/2017	09/01/2017	$0.480	2.71%	3.15%	$60.97
03/29/2017	06/01/2017	$0.450	2.54%	2.61%	$68.96
12/28/2016	03/01/2017	$0.450	2.33%	2.4%	$75.11
09/28/2016	12/01/2016	$0.450	2.77%	2.62%	$68.64
06/28/2016	09/01/2016	$0.450	2.85%	2.78%	$64.78
03/29/2016	06/01/2016	$0.400	2.59%	2.56%	$62.49
12/29/2015	03/01/2016	$0.400	2.53%	2.5%	$64.08
09/28/2015	12/01/2015	$0.400	2.65%	2.33%	$68.66
06/26/2015	09/01/2015	$0.400	2.44%	2.69%	$59.44
03/27/2015	06/01/2015	$0.340	2.13%	2.17%	$62.80
12/29/2014	03/02/2015	$0.340	2.12%	2.12%	$64.10
09/26/2014	12/01/2014	$0.340	2.39%	2.27%	$59.82
06/26/2014	09/02/2014	$0.340	2.45%	2.38%	$57.20
03/27/2014	06/02/2014	$0.320	2.34%	2.4%	$53.27
12/27/2013	03/03/2014	$0.320	2.37%	2.49%	$51.46
09/26/2013	12/02/2013	$0.320	2.69%	2.32%	$55.25
06/26/2013	08/30/2013	$0.320	2.74%	2.77%	$46.14
03/26/2013	05/31/2013	$0.300	2.58%	2.53%	$47.49
12/27/2012	03/01/2013	$0.300	2.58%	2.54%	$47.22
12/13/2012	12/21/2012	$1.000	8.65%	8.44%	$47.41
09/27/2012	11/30/2012	$0.300	2.48%	2.68%	$44.73
06/27/2012	08/31/2012	$0.300	2.71%	2.69%	$44.69
03/28/2012	06/01/2012	$0.300	2.63%	2.85%	$42.11
12/28/2011	03/01/2012	$0.300	2.96%	2.65%	$45.33
09/28/2011	12/01/2011	$0.300	3.73%	2.88%	$41.73
06/28/2011	09/01/2011	$0.300	2.44%	3.63%	$33.09
03/29/2011	06/01/2011	$0.280	2.42%	2.38%	$47.06
12/29/2010	03/01/2011	$0.280	2.42%	2.4%	$46.69
09/28/2010	12/01/2010	$0.280	3.09%	2.58%	$43.49
06/28/2010	09/01/2010	$0.280	3.16%	3.17%	$35.34
03/29/2010	06/01/2010	$0.260	2.97%	3.02%	$34.45
12/29/2009	03/01/2010	$0.260	2.79%	2.78%	$37.45
09/28/2009	12/01/2009	$0.260	2.78%	2.91%	$35.75
06/26/2009	09/01/2009	$0.260	2.72%	2.71%	$38.38
03/27/2009	06/01/2009	$0.240	2.45%	2.43%	$39.46
12/29/2008	03/02/2009	$0.240	2.08%	2.39%	$40.22
09/26/2008	12/01/2008	$0.240	1.94%	2.49%	$38.50
06/26/2008	09/02/2008	$0.240	2.03%	2%	$48.00
03/27/2008	06/02/2008	$0.210	1.69%	1.65%	$51.04
12/27/2007	03/03/2008	$0.210	1.6%	1.79%	$47.00
09/26/2007	12/03/2007	$0.210	1.59%	1.71%	$49.13
06/27/2007	09/03/2007	$0.210	1.62%	1.6%	$52.66
03/28/2007	06/01/2007	$0.180	1.41%	1.39%	$51.74
12/27/2006	03/01/2007	$0.180	1.29%	1.33%	$54.19
09/27/2006	12/01/2006	$0.180	1.31%	1.31%	$54.80
06/28/2006	09/01/2006	$0.180	1.76%	1.47%	$48.90
03/29/2006	06/01/2006	$0.150	1.49%	1.3%	$46.00
12/28/2005	03/01/2006	$0.150	1.63%	1.46%	$41.08
09/28/2005	12/01/2005	$0.150	1.71%	1.58%	$38.05
06/28/2005	09/01/2005	$0.150	0.83%	0.83%	$36.25
03/29/2005	06/01/2005	$0.125	0.74%	0.75%	$33.55
12/29/2004	03/01/2005	$0.125	0.71%	0.67%	$37.05
09/28/2004	12/01/2004	$0.125	0.92%	0.69%	$36.40
06/28/2004	09/10/2004	$0.125	0.94%	0.89%	$28.22
04/28/2004	06/10/2004	$0.125	0.85%	0.9%	$27.75
11/26/1997	02/16/1998	$0.600	6.1%	6.69%	$35.88
09/26/1997	11/14/1997	$0.600	6.14%	4.17%	$57.50
06/26/1997	08/15/1997	$0.600	7.69%	7.29%	$32.93
03/26/1997	05/15/1997	$0.600	7.59%	8.03%	$29.89
12/27/1996	02/14/1997	$0.600	7.94%	7.47%	$32.15
09/26/1996	11/15/1996	$0.520	8.06%	7.5%	$27.72
06/26/1996	08/15/1996	$0.520	7.95%	7.55%	$27.54
03/27/1996	05/15/1996	$0.520	7.77%	8.49%	$24.50
12/27/1995	02/15/1996	$0.520	7.62%	7.6%	$27.37
09/27/1995	11/15/1995	$0.520	9.98%	8.67%	$23.98
06/28/1995	08/15/1995	$0.520	10.69%	10.23%	$20.33
12/23/1994	02/15/1995	$0.420	9.34%	9.57%	$17.55
09/26/1994	11/15/1994	$0.312	6.5%	6.5%	$19.20
06/24/1994	08/15/1994	$0.312	6.19%	6.84%	$18.25
03/25/1994	05/13/1994	$0.312	6.56%	6.84%	$18.25
12/27/1993	02/14/1994	$0.240	5.34%	5.04%	$19.03
11/24/1993	01/10/1994	$1.100	25.2%	24.35%	$18.07
09/24/1993	11/12/1993	$0.240	6.74%	5.44%	$17.64
06/24/1993	08/13/1993	$0.200	6.82%	5.94%	$13.47
03/25/1993	05/14/1993	$0.200	6.48%	6.77%	$11.82
12/24/1992	02/15/1993	$0.160	5.71%	5.46%	$11.73
09/24/1992	11/13/1992	$0.160	7.67%	6.46%	$9.90
06/24/1992	08/14/1992	$0.110	5.39%	4%	$11.00
03/25/1992	05/15/1992	$0.110	4.6%	5.06%	$8.69
02/07/1992	02/15/1992	$0.350	15.8%	15.8%	$8.86
09/19/1991	11/15/1991	$0.480	39.75%	26.63%	$7.21
06/24/1991	08/15/1991	$0.350	32.48%	26.87%	$5.21
03/22/1991	05/15/1991	$0.350	21.6%	17.41%	$4.02
12/24/1990	02/15/1991	$0.300	25.86%	19.74%	$3.04
09/24/1990	11/15/1990	$0.300	24%	4.9%	$12.25
06/25/1990	08/15/1990	$0.300	22.73%	23.53%	$2.55
03/26/1990	05/15/1990	$0.300	21.66%	22.22%	$2.70
02/09/1990	02/15/1990	$0.250	18.94%	18.8%	$2.66
01/02/1987	01/15/1987	$0.688	45.56%	49.32%	$2.79
10/17/1991	11/30/-0001	$20.625	1317.89%	1317.89%	$6.26
12/24/1991	11/30/-0001	$0.420	22.73%	22.73%	$7.39
03/27/1995	11/30/-0001	$0.420	10.07%	10.07%	$16.68
01/05/1998	11/30/-0001	$17.000	170.51%	170.51%	$39.88

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for NHC

Based on past 10-year performance, here are NHC growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +13.2%
Dividend CAGR of +4.16%

Using NHC CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

	NHC (DRIP)	NHC - No DRIP
Current Price	$228.56	$228.56
Start Shares	43.75	43.75
Start Value	$10,000	$10,000

After 10 years:
Final Share Count	47.53	43.75
Dividends Payment	$1.01	$1.01
Annual Dividends	$192	$176
Yield on cost	1.92%	1.76%
Share Price	$789.48	$789.48
Total Dividends	$1,490	$1,419
Final Value	$37,526	$35,960

Estimated Future Value + Dividends - NHC

NOTE: Above numbers are our estimate based on NHC's Dividend and Price CAGR over past 10 years. These numbers should only be considered as "potential future returns"! DRIP assumes reinvesting dividends; No-DRIP assumes collecting dividends as cash.

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Company Info

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) had its IPO on 1987-01-02, and is traded on AMEX stock exchange.

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

NHC website: https://www.nhccare.com

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DCF Model — NHC

Value from:

EPS (TTM)icompany profit per share over the last 12 months

EPS Growth %ihow fast profit per share grows each of the next 5 years — prefilled with what analysts expect

EPS growth after year 5 (forever)ithe slower pace once the fast 5 years are over — only drives years 6-10 of the price path below

Exit multiple (PE in 5 yrs)iwhat buyers pay per $1 of profit in 2031 — prefilled with today’s forward PE

Desired return %/yrithe yearly return you want from buying today — the S&P has done ~14%/yr, ask for more from a single stock

FCF growth %/yr (next 5 yrs)ihow fast free cash flow grows while the company is still expanding fast

Years of fast FCF growthihow many years the fast growth lasts before the business settles down

FCF growth after year 5 (forever)ithe slow, steady pace once the company is mature — usually 2-3%, near inflation. Must stay below your target return

Risk-free rate %iwhat a 10-yr US treasury pays with zero risk — the floor any risky stock must beat

Your target return %/yrithe yearly return you want for taking this risk — rule of thumb: risk-free rate + extra for risk

FCF base ($M, TTM)ilast 12 months of free cash flow, added up from reported quarters

Include dividends in returnidividends hand you part of the return in cash, so the share price needs to climb less

Pay up to today

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vs current price $228.56

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Cash flow & implied price by year

FCF is negative or missing for this company (common for banks) — the model discounts EPS instead.

EPS is negative or missing for this company — Simple mode uses free cash flow per share instead.

Free cash flow today

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grows for the next years

Then mature

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every future dollar counted back to today

Pile of today-dollars

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÷ shares

Implied price path

Year	FCF	Implied price

Sensitivity — fair value: growth ↓ × target return →