Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $4.97 | Market Cap: $1.2 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Health Care REITs
Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $4.97Market Cap: $1.2 BilSector: Real EstateIndustry: Health Care REITs
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, and Biopharmaceutical R&D. | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -39 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.5% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 238% | ||
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 57x | ||
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 107% | ||
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 81% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -36% | ||
| Key risksDHC key risks include [1] substantial leverage and challenging debt maturities that have raised going concern doubts, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, and Biopharmaceutical R&D. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -39 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.5% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 238% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 57x |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 107% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 81% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -36% |
| Key risksDHC key risks include [1] substantial leverage and challenging debt maturities that have raised going concern doubts, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
DHC Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) experienced a significant upward movement in its stock price, with a reported increase of 32.35% over the past quarter, leading up to November 11, 2025. This surge reflects a period of positive developments and increasing investor confidence.
1. Analyst Upgrades and Price Target Increases.
RBC Capital upgraded Diversified Healthcare Trust from an "Underperform" to a "Sector Perform" rating, simultaneously increasing its price target for the stock from $3.00 to $5.00.
2. Favorable Outlook for the Senior Housing Industry.
The upgrade by RBC Capital was partly attributed to a more favorable outlook for DHC's senior housing operating portfolio and the presence of strong tailwinds within the senior housing industry.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| DHC Return | -48% | -24% | -79% | 498% | -38% | 113% | -34% |
| Peers Return | -10% | 10% | -11% | 17% | 27% | 27% | 67% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| DHC Win Rate | 25% | 42% | 25% | 75% | 50% | 58% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 63% | 53% | 43% | 62% | 70% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| DHC Max Drawdown | -74% | -40% | -79% | 0% | -41% | -11% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -57% | -12% | -22% | -9% | -11% | -5% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: WELL, VTR, OHI, NHI, HR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | DHC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -88.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 758.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -75.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 314.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -68.3% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 215.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -58.7% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 141.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 703 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to VTR, HR, SBRA, UHT, WELL
In The Past
Diversified Healthcare Trust's stock fell -88.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/15/2021. A -88.4% loss requires a 758.7% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -3.6% | -3.6% | -5.8% |
| 03312019 | DHC | Diversified Healthcare Trust | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -18.1% | -68.3% | -80.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | MPW | Medical Properties Trust | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -3.6% | -3.6% | -5.8% |
| 03312019 | DHC | Diversified Healthcare Trust | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -18.1% | -68.3% | -80.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 61.03 |
| Mkt Cap | 9.6 |
| Rev LTM | 1,361 |
| Op Inc LTM | 451 |
| FCF LTM | 551 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 458 |
| CFO LTM | 670 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 607 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 10.9% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 10.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 15.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 13.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 33.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 32.8% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 22.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 22.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 9.6 |
| P/S | 8.2 |
| P/EBIT | 17.3 |
| P/E | 24.4 |
| P/CFO | 18.6 |
| Total Yield | 2.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.1% |
| D/E | 0.4 |
| Net D/E | 0.4 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -0.2% |
| 3M Rtn | 10.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 24.4% |
| 12M Rtn | 28.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 96.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -1.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 8.3% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 12.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 17.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 22.5% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/3/2025 | -4.9% | 1.8% | 8.1% |
| 8/4/2025 | 0.6% | -1.2% | 9.7% |
| 2/25/2025 | 8.6% | 7.3% | -0.8% |
| 11/4/2024 | -19.6% | -23.0% | -27.0% |
| 8/1/2024 | -1.2% | -5.5% | 5.8% |
| 5/6/2024 | -9.8% | -6.6% | 16.4% |
| 2/26/2024 | 7.0% | 3.0% | -21.7% |
| 11/1/2023 | 4.7% | -3.3% | 25.0% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| # Negative | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Median Positive | 7.0% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Median Negative | -4.8% | -5.7% | -16.0% |
| Max Positive | 59.1% | 103.2% | 49.5% |
| Max Negative | -19.6% | -23.0% | -46.4% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11032025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8042025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5052025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2252025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11042024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8012024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5062024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2262024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11012023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8012023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5082023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3012023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8032022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5032022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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