Ensign Group (ENSG) Stock Overview
Provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$173.98 |
| 52 Week High | US$218.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$141.58 |
| Beta | 0.69 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.22% |
| 3 Month Change | 10.86% |
| 1 Year Change | 4.67% |
| 3 Year Change | 85.46% |
| 5 Year Change | 126.45% |
| Change since IPO | 2,055.89% |
Recent News & Updates
Ageing Demographics And Quality Metrics Will Support A Durable Post Acute Care Upside Narrative
Catalysts About Ensign Group Ensign Group operates a large portfolio of skilled nursing and senior care facilities in the United States with an affiliated healthcare REIT platform. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?The Ensign Group: Why Cash Burn And Regulatory Risks Make It A Hold
Summary The Ensign Group receives a Hold rating with a fair value of $125–140 per share due to acquisition-driven growth and rising risks. ENSG's Q2 growth was 64% inorganic, heavily reliant on acquisitions, while organic growth from existing assets was only 6.6%. Regulatory headwinds, including the OBBB Act and California's OHCA, threaten Medicaid funding and acquisition pipelines, directly pressuring ENSG's future margins and growth. Rapid cash burn from acquisitions is depleting reserves; continued investment outflows could force ENSG to take on debt, risking EPS compression in a high-rate environment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Ageing Demographics And Quality Metrics Will Support A Durable Post Acute Care Upside Narrative
Catalysts About Ensign Group Ensign Group operates a large portfolio of skilled nursing and senior care facilities in the United States with an affiliated healthcare REIT platform. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?The Ensign Group: Why Cash Burn And Regulatory Risks Make It A Hold
Summary The Ensign Group receives a Hold rating with a fair value of $125–140 per share due to acquisition-driven growth and rising risks. ENSG's Q2 growth was 64% inorganic, heavily reliant on acquisitions, while organic growth from existing assets was only 6.6%. Regulatory headwinds, including the OBBB Act and California's OHCA, threaten Medicaid funding and acquisition pipelines, directly pressuring ENSG's future margins and growth. Rapid cash burn from acquisitions is depleting reserves; continued investment outflows could force ENSG to take on debt, risking EPS compression in a high-rate environment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIs Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG)
Key Insights Ensign Group's estimated fair value is US$165 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Ensign Group's...Rising US Eldercare Demand And Acquisitions Will Drive Expansion
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Increased for Ensign Group Analysts have raised their price target on Ensign Group by $3 to $180, citing a continued recovery and positive operating momentum in the skilled nursing facility sector. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst discussions and price target adjustments reflect a renewed optimism in Ensign Group’s prospects as well as a careful eye on sector dynamics.What Does The Ensign Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ENSG) Share Price Indicate?
The Ensign Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ENSG ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise...Rising US Eldercare Demand And Acquisitions Will Drive Expansion
With both Ensign Group’s future P/E and consensus revenue growth forecasts holding steady, analysts have made only a marginal upward adjustment to the fair value target, raising the consensus price target from $174.67 to $177.40. What's in the News Ensign Group settled a whistleblower case for over $47.3 million, resolving allegations of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, kickbacks to physicians, and violations of the False Claims Acts and Anti-Kickback Statutes.Rising US Eldercare Demand And Acquisitions Will Drive Expansion
With no changes observed in either Ensign Group’s future P/E ratio or net profit margin, the consensus analyst price target remains stable at $174.67. What's in the News Ensign Group settled a whistleblower lawsuit for over $47.3 million, resolving allegations of nationwide Medicare and Medicaid fraud, kickbacks, and violations of federal and state laws, as well as breaching a prior Corporate Integrity Agreement.Ensign Group: Expensive Despite Excellent Growth Prospects
Summary The Ensign Group's unique local, field-driven management structure contributes to high service quality and leadership retention. Astonishing revenue growth at a 15% CAGR over 10 years, but rising costs and capex hinder free cash flow, making the stock expensive. Recent strategic acquisitions of distressed assisted living facilities in Wisconsin and Nebraska signal sustainable growth and value-add opportunities. Shares are a hold with a price target of $150. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Calculated Acquisitions And Market Expansion Fuel Robust Growth Prospects
Ensign Group's strategy for growth involves acquisitions, geographical expansion, and operational efficiency, indicating a potential for increased revenue and margins.Shareholder Returns
| ENSG | US Healthcare | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.9% | -1.8% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 4.7% | 17.3% | 13.9% |
Return vs Industry: ENSG underperformed the US Healthcare industry which returned 17.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ENSG underperformed the US Market which returned 13.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ENSG volatility | |
|---|---|
| ENSG Average Weekly Movement | 3.5% |
| Healthcare Industry Average Movement | 7.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: ENSG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ENSG's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 46,000 | Barry Port | ensigngroup.net |
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer. The Skilled Services segment provides short and long-term nursing care services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management; and standard services, such as room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services.
The Ensign Group, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ENSG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$10.05b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$378.70m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$5.49b |
Is ENSG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ENSG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$5.49b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.58b |
| Gross Profit | US$908.93m |
| Other Expenses | US$530.22m |
| Earnings | US$378.70m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.55 |
| Gross Margin | 16.57% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.90% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 5.7% |
How did ENSG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/14 05:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The Ensign Group, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tao Qiu | Berenberg |
| Joseph France | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Peter Martin | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |