CTRE

Based on CareTrust REIT, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does CareTrust REIT do?

CareTrust REIT owns, acquires, develops, and leases healthcare-related real estate — primarily skilled nursing facilities and seniors housing communities. It operates as a net-lease REIT, meaning tenants (healthcare operators) cover most property expenses, and CareTrust collects relatively predictable rental income across its nationwide portfolio.

Does CTRE pay dividends?

Yes, CareTrust REIT pays a regular quarterly dividend. As a REIT, it is required by US tax law to distribute the majority of its taxable income to shareholders, making dividend payments a structural feature of the business rather than a discretionary choice.

When does CTRE report earnings?

CareTrust REIT follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence for US-listed companies. For exact dates and the most recent results, check the investor relations section of the CareTrust REIT website directly.

Is CTRE a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CTRE as Good overall, with Good ratings across Quality, Growth, and Risk pillars. The Moat pillar is Weak and Valuation is Neutral. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your income objectives and risk tolerance — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is CTRE overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for CTRE is rated Neutral, suggesting the market is pricing the stock broadly in line with its fundamentals. It does not appear to be at a significant premium or discount relative to its quality and growth profile based on the current composite assessment.

How does CTRE compare to its competitors?

CareTrust's net-lease focus on skilled nursing and seniors housing differentiates it from peers like Healthcare Realty, which targets medical office buildings, and Chartwell, which operates in Canada. American Healthcare REIT offers broader asset-type diversification. Each carries a distinct risk and income profile within the healthcare real estate sector.

What is CTRE's market cap bracket?

CareTrust REIT is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment that typically offers more liquidity than small-cap peers while remaining smaller than the largest diversified healthcare REITs in the sector.

Who founded CareTrust REIT?

CareTrust REIT was formed in 2014 as a spin-off from The Ensign Group, a healthcare services company. Founding and leadership context is publicly available through the company's official filings and investor relations materials.

Is CTRE a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, CTRE's Good composite UQS Score — anchored by Good Quality, Growth, and Risk ratings — suggests a reasonably durable income-generating profile. The Weak Moat rating is worth monitoring, as it reflects limited structural competitive advantages. Pro members can view the complete pillar analysis.

What is the main competitive advantage of CareTrust REIT?

CareTrust's primary advantage lies in its net-lease structure and operator diversification across a growing nationwide portfolio. Long-term leases with healthcare operators provide income visibility, and the company's self-administered structure keeps management aligned with shareholder interests. That said, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak relative to other sectors.

What sector does CTRE belong to?

CareTrust REIT belongs to the Real Estate sector, specifically within the healthcare REIT sub-segment. It focuses on properties serving post-acute and long-term care needs, including skilled nursing facilities and seniors housing — a niche driven by demographic demand from an aging US population.

CareTrust REIT, Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

CareTrust REIT, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

CareTrust REIT, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

CareTrust REIT, Inc. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

CareTrust REIT, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CTRE.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for CareTrust REIT, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses CareTrust REIT, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether CareTrust REIT, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.