The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

The Ensign Group, Inc. operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other healthcare services across multiple states in the United States. The company provides post-acute care and senior living services to patients and residents in its facilities.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Fairly valued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, ENSG is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.

ENSG currently ranks #57 of 113 Healthcare stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $177.23
Sector: Healthcare
12-month range: $164.82–$215.67

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: D
Leverage: Moderate
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Mixed
52-week position: The bottom quarter of its range

What our data shows for ENSG

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for ENSG, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $164.82–$215.67.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 34.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent ENSG news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for ENSG is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

A Look at Ensign Group Inc (ENSG) After 4.0% Decline -- GF Value $183.59 vs Price $173.54 (gurufocus.com, 2026-08-27)
TickrTrends take: ENSG is trading below its GF Value estimate, which aligns with TickrTrends' assessment of fair valuation in the healthcare sector. The stock's recent decline has created a gap of approximately $10 between the current price and the valuation benchmark, suggesting limited upside or downside from fundamental value at this level. Investors monitoring valuation metrics should observe whether the stock moves closer to the $183 estimate or whether the valuation model itself adjusts based on changing company fundamentals.
Kaplan Fox Alerts Investors of The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) to a Securities Law Investigation (markets.businessinsider.com, 2026-08-21)
TickrTrends take: The Ensign Group operates in the Healthcare sector and is currently assessed as fairly valued according to TickrTrends metrics. A securities law investigation introduces legal and operational uncertainty that could materially affect the company's financial trajectory and valuation justification going forward. Investors monitoring valuation should track how legal proceedings influence earnings guidance, management changes, or regulatory compliance costs in upcoming quarters.
The Ensign Group: Why Cash Burn And Regulatory Risks Make It A Hold (NASDAQ:ENSG) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-04)
TickrTrends take: ENSG trades at a Fairly valued designation according to TickrTrends, meaning current pricing reflects the underlying fundamentals of the Healthcare sector operator. The headline raises concerns about cash burn and regulatory risks that would typically pressure valuations downward, suggesting that any deterioration in these metrics could shift the company away from fair value territory. Investors focused on valuation should monitor cash flow trends and regulatory developments to determine whether the current price adequately compensates for these identified risks.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is ENSG stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), ENSG is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is ENSG's TickrTrends verdict?

ENSG's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does ENSG compare to other Healthcare stocks?

ENSG ranks #57 of 113 Healthcare stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is ENSG overbought or oversold?

ENSG's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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