Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Fair Value 2026

DHC · REIT - Healthcare Facilities ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (19/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-10-07, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) trades at $7.58, versus a $6.84 median fair value across its 3 active models — 9.8% below the current price. QOC: 5.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 19/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
DHC
Price
$7.58
Quality Score
5.0/10
Value Trap Risk
19/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: PWERM suggests +42.7% upside with 30% confidence
Risk: Below-average Quality Score of 5.0/10 signals weak fundamentals

Is Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $6.84, within 9.8% of the current price of $7.58. Estimates range from $0.82 to $10.82. DHC scores 5.0/10 on fundamental quality and 19/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -20.1% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,777 rated companies as of 2026-10-07. DHC’s -9.8% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the REIT - Healthcare Facilities sector median is -36.7%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Diversified Healthcare Trust Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give DHC?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($7.58)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $0.82 -89.1%
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
 $10.82 +42.7%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $6.84 -9.8%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is DHC's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $0.82 to $10.82

CirclFi's 3 active models place Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) between $0.82 and $10.82 per share, a spread of 146% of the median. The median of that range — $6.84 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for DHC, against a current price of $7.58.

Low · ML-RIVHigh · PWERM
$0.82median $6.84$10.82
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelML Residual Income$0.82
Most bullish modelPWERM$10.82
Model agreement1 bullish · 2 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for DHC. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on DHC, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on Diversified Healthcare Trust at its current price of $7.58. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $6.84 (-9.8% vs price), with 2 models flagging overvaluation risk. The most optimistic model, PWERM, places fair value at $10.82 (+42.7%), while ML-RIV — the most conservative — estimates $0.82 (-89.1%). This +131.8% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Diversified Healthcare Trust's intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About DHC?

3 of 13 models are currently active for DHC. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 2 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for DHC is $6.84 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does DHC Rank in REIT - Healthcare Facilities?

Among 17 REIT - Healthcare Facilities stocks, DHC ranks #17 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.0 reflects mixed fundamentals.

Within the REIT - Healthcare Facilities space, Diversified Healthcare Trust competes in an environment where R&D productivity ratio often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is DHC a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns DHC a score of 19/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for Diversified Healthcare Trust. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, Diversified Healthcare Trust's fundamental quality profile registers 5.0/10. This mixed score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +131.8% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every DHC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across DHC's 3 active models, average confidence is 29%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Diversified Healthcare Trust Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar REIT - Healthcare Facilities Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

9 related REIT - Healthcare Facilities stocks with 13-model coverage

NHPNational Healthcare Properties, Inc.QOC 5.6CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc.QOC 8.6XRNChiron Real Estate Inc.QOC 5.9OHIOmega Healthcare Investors, Inc.QOC 8.5MPTMedical Properties Trust, Inc.QOC 6.1AHRAmerican Healthcare REIT, Inc.QOC 8.2WELLWelltower Inc.QOC 8.1DOCHealthpeak Properties, Inc.QOC 7.2HRHealthcare Realty Trust IncorporatedQOC 6.4

Read investment analysis: NHP · CTRE · XRN · OHI · MPT · AHR · WELL · DOC · HR

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to DHC?

7 companies across all industries closest to DHC’s Quality of Company score of 5.0/10.

SORSource CapitalQOC 5.0PALXPalomino Laboratories Inc.QOC 5.0OFALOFA GroupQOC 5.0LOTTTechlott Inc.QOC 5.0SBETSharplink, Inc.QOC 5.0SKYASkyAI, Inc.QOC 5.0NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: SOR · PALX · OFAL · LOTT · SBET · SKYA · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About Diversified Healthcare Trust’s Valuation?

What is Diversified Healthcare Trust's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC)'s intrinsic value at $6.84 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-10-07, ranging from $0.82 to $10.82. The Quality of Company score is 5.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is DHC overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $7.58, 1 of 3 active models suggest DHC may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $6.84, within 9.8% of the current price of $7.58 — a consensus view that DHC is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Diversified Healthcare Trust's business model in REIT - Healthcare Facilities.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.0 mean for DHC?

Diversified Healthcare Trust's QOC of 5.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on DHC?

CirclFi analyzes DHC with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on DHC?

Of the 3 models currently active on DHC, PWERM is the most bullish at $10.82 per share, and ML Residual Income is the most bearish at $0.82. CirclFi's published fair value for DHC is the median of that range, $6.84, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 146% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is DHC a value trap in 2026?

Diversified Healthcare Trust's Value Trap score is 19/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) has a median fair value of $6.84 — within 9.8% of the current price of $7.58 — as of 2026-10-07.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/DHC/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this DHC valuation
  • Financial statements: Diversified Healthcare Trust 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001075415) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for DHC as of ; valuations recomputed .