American Healthcare REIT (AHR) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at American Healthcare REIT (AHR): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) is a REIT, a distribution-oriented structure — read its payout ratio and P/E alongside FFO (funds from operations) rather than at face value.
| Profile Item | AHR |
|---|---|
| Name | American Healthcare REIT, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
| GICS Industry | Diversified REITs |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Diversified REITs |
| Market Capitalization | 13.40 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | February 7, 2024 |
| Security Type | REIT |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 19.64% | 12.32% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -- | 12.70% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -- | 0.76% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 26.52% | 23.60% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.72 | 0.93 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -14.05% | -42.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.58 | 0.37 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.84 | 0.55 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) posts ROE of 2.33%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
AHR
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
2.33%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.74%
- Q3
- 10.54%
- Median
- 6.38%
- AHR
- 2.33%
- Q1
- 1.69%
- Min
- -10.86%
Largest peers
- SPG
- 129.35%
- AMT
- 32.96%
- EQIX
- 11.45%
- PLD
- 7.71%
- WELL
- 3.92%
- DLR
- 3.34%
- AHR
- 2.33%
Net Margin (TTM)
net margin is set aside for American Healthcare REIT (AHR) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): heavy depreciation can make net income a poor proxy for cash profitability, so FFO-based measures usually carry the read.
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for American Healthcare REIT (AHR) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 2.33% | 6.38% |
| ROA (TTM) | 1.82% | 2.44% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) grew revenue 9.15%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
EPS growth is not assessed for American Healthcare REIT (AHR) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): under this industry convention, per-share earnings need a different yardstick.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 9.15% | 5.25% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 11.80% | 5.09% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | -- |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) has current ratio of 1.31, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
AHR
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.31
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.19
- Q3
- 2.11
- Median
- 1.31
- AHR
- 1.31
- Q1
- 0.62
- Min
- 0.06
Largest peers
- WELL
- 1.66
- AHR
- 1.31
- EQIX
- 1.04
- PLD
- 0.73
- DLR
- 0.58
- SPG
- 0.39
- AMT
- 0.35
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
AHR
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
0.27
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.72
- Q3
- 1.59
- Median
- 0.99
- Q1
- 0.72
- AHR
- 0.27
- Min
- 0.20
Largest peers
- SPG
- 5.67
- AMT
- 4.64
- EQIX
- 1.81
- DLR
- 0.69
- PLD
- 0.62
- WELL
- 0.42
- AHR
- 0.27
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.31 | 1.31 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.27 | 0.99 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.68 | 5.82 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) has dividend yield of 1.78%, in the lower peer-yield quartile. Dividend income is lighter than at most industry peers, which may reflect a greater tilt toward reinvestment, buybacks, or growth.
AHR
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
1.78%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.62%
- Q3
- 5.95%
- Median
- 4.34%
- Q1
- 3.26%
- AHR
- 1.78%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- AMT
- 3.64%
- PLD
- 3.28%
- DLR
- 2.79%
- EQIX
- 2.02%
- AHR
- 1.78%
- WELL
- 1.30%
- SPG
- 0.97%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
payout ratio is not assessed for American Healthcare REIT (AHR) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): distributions in this industry are better read against FFO or cash-flow measures than accounting earnings.
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.78% | 4.34% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
P/E ratio is not assessed for American Healthcare REIT (AHR) in Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): depreciation can depress accounting earnings in this industry, so price-to-FFO is the more relevant valuation yardstick.
P/S Ratio (TTM)
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) trades at 5.01 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
AHR
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
5.01
Group distribution
- Max
- 14.47
- Q3
- 8.02
- Median
- 5.98
- AHR
- 5.01
- Q1
- 3.27
- Min
- 0.43
Largest peers
- WELL
- 13.03
- PLD
- 12.48
- SPG
- 12.09
- EQIX
- 9.88
- DLR
- 9.47
- AMT
- 7.95
- AHR
- 5.01
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) trades at 2.42 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
AHR
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry group
2.42
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.06
- Q3
- 2.53
- AHR
- 2.42
- Median
- 1.64
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.21
Largest peers
- AMT
- 24.92
- SPG
- 19.38
- EQIX
- 6.90
- WELL
- 3.69
- AHR
- 2.42
- DLR
- 2.39
- PLD
- 2.16
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: AHR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 5.01 | 5.98 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.42 | 1.64 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |