LTC Properties Inc (LTC) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Deep valuation discount and heavy insider buying provide a floor, but earnings volatility prevents a breakout until operator stability clears.
Investment score: 58/100
Analysis as of
Is LTC Properties Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
LTC offers a high-yield defensive play at a steep valuation discount, offset by recent technical weakness and inconsistent operational performance.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 72/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 65/100 (weight 15%)
LTC Properties Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for LTC
- Deep Valuation Gap vs Peers
What speaks against LTC
- Extreme Earnings Volatility
Peers and competitors
- JAN
- SBRA
- NHI
- MPT
- DHC
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC | 14.0x | 5.8x | 12.8x | 59.3% | 39.1% | 7.5% |
| JAN | n/a | 6.0x | 17.9x | 100.0% | -7.9% | 0.3% |
| SBRA | 28.5x | 5.5x | 16.0x | 63.5% | 19.2% | 8.2% |
| NHI | 22.3x | 8.2x | 15.8x | 61.3% | 36.8% | 6.8% |
| MPT | n/a | 3.0x | 13.0x | 96.1% | -12.6% | 7.2% |
| DHC | n/a | 1.4x | 26.8x | 2.1% | -21.1% | -0.4% |
| Peer median | n/a | 5.5x | 16.0x | 63.5% | -7.9% | 6.8% |
Frequently asked questions about LTC Properties Inc (LTC)
Is LTC stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates LTC Properties Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. LTC offers a high-yield defensive play at a steep valuation discount, offset by recent technical weakness and inconsistent operational performance. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is LTC stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for LTC is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.