CHCT
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Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) closed at $17.61 as of 2026-05-01, trading 13.4% below its 200-week moving average of $20.34. This places CHCT in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -15.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 59, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.70 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 523 weeks of data, CHCT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 50 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CHCT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.0%.
With a market cap of $503 million, CHCT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 14.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 1.1%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Share count has increased 9.9% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 10.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CHCT would have grown to $181, compared to $410 for the S&P 500. CHCT has returned 6.1% annualized vs 15.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -10.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CHCT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CHCT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying CHCT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.5% after 12 months (median +2.0%), compared to +26.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -15.0% vs +52.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CHCT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CHCT has crossed below its 200-week MA 4 times with an average 1-year return of +25.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 7.2% | +83.1% | +0.5% |
| Apr 2022 | Aug 2022 | 14 | 14.8% | +1.9% | -34.1% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 20 | 20.7% | -10.1% | -37.7% |
| Feb 2023 | Ongoing | 166+ | 50.3% | Ongoing | -40.3% |
| Average | 50 | — | +25.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHCT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) is trading 13.4% below its 200-week moving average of $20.34. The current price is $17.61.
What is CHCT's 200-week moving average price?
Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $20.34 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CHCT drops below its 200-week moving average?
CHCT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 50 weeks on average.
Is CHCT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CHCT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 59. Free cash flow yield is 14.1%. Return on equity is 1.1%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CHCT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.1 years, $100 invested in CHCT would have grown to $181, compared to $410 for the S&P 500. That's 6.1% annualized vs 15.0% for the index. CHCT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CHCT pay a dividend?
Yes. Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 1082.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01