# CareTrust REIT (CTRE) Stock Could Be Below Fair Value As 118% Run Continues

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-17T21:22:59.499Z
Updated: 2026-10-17T22:10:40.553Z
Original source: [Simply Wall Street](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/real-estate/nyse-ctre/caretrust-reit/news/caretrust-reit-ctre-stock-could-be-below-fair-value-as-118-r)
Source published: 2026-10-17T20:43:02.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

Simply Wall St examines CareTrust REIT's valuation following a reported 118.4% return over five years. Using a recent share price of US$36.55, its analysis places the healthcare landlord at about 24.3 times earnings, compared with roughly 17.5 times for the broader healthcare REIT group and 61.9 times for its selected peers.

The publisher's adjusted valuation framework suggests a higher earnings multiple, making the apparent discount a model-based assessment rather than an established fair value. The article identifies tenant stability, lease terms and rental coverage as factors affecting the durability of CareTrust's earnings, and says its analysis may omit recent price-sensitive announcements.

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