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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CYH - US2036681086 - Common Stock

3.26 USD
-0.08 (-2.4%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
3.35 USD
+0.09 (+2.76%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CYH. CYH was compared to 100 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. CYH has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CYH is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CYH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CYH had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CYH reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CYH had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CYH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCYH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

CYH has a Return On Assets (2.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CYH has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.73%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CYH is below the industry average of 9.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.27%) for CYH is below the current ROIC(7.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.49%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.73%
ROA(3y)-1.43%
ROA(5y)0.09%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.43%
CYH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCYH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 300

1.3 Margins

CYH's Profit Margin of 2.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CYH outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.56%, CYH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CYH has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 84.78%, CYH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CYH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.56%
PM (TTM) 2.6%
GM 84.78%
OM growth 3Y-13.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.5%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.44%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
CYH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCYH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CYH is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CYH has more shares outstanding
CYH has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CYH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CYH Yearly Shares OutstandingCYH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CYH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCYH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

CYH has an Altman-Z score of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that CYH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.95, CYH is not doing good in the industry: 72.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CYH is 74.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take CYH, 74.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 74.16, CYH is not doing good in the industry: 61.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 74.16
Altman-Z 0.95
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC5.51%
CYH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCYH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

CYH has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that CYH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CYH has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CYH outperforms 53.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that CYH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CYH has a Quick ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CYH outperforms 49.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.32
CYH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCYH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 175.49% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, CYH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.73% in the last year.
CYH shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)175.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%523.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-0.1%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CYH will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.01% on average per year.
CYH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y101.72%
EPS Next 2Y35.64%
EPS Next 3Y29.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CYH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCYH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
CYH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCYH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.23, the valuation of CYH can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CYH is valued cheaper than 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CYH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CYH. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.23
Fwd PE N/A
CYH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCYH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CYH is valued cheaper than 83.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CYH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CYH is cheaper than 98.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.19
EV/EBITDA 7.16
CYH Per share dataCYH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CYH's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CYH's earnings are expected to grow with 29.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.64%
EPS Next 3Y29.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CYH does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

NYSE:CYH (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 3.35 +0.09 (+2.76%)

3.26

-0.08 (-2.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners82.98%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners7.63%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap456.79M
Revenue(TTM)12.64B
Net Income(TTM)329.00M
Analysts54.12
Price Target4.12 (26.38%)
Short Float %8.7%
Short Ratio6.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)331.56%
Min EPS beat(2)52.57%
Max EPS beat(2)610.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-607.99%
Max EPS beat(4)610.55%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-97.67%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-58.76%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-452.11%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.72%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.72%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.09%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.69%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.09%
PT rev (1m)17.85%
PT rev (3m)13.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-80.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-80.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)105.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)106.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.23
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.04
P/FCF 3.19
P/OCF 0.93
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.16
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY23.62%
EPS(NY)-0.16
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY31.31%
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY107.93%
SpS90.24
BVpS-10.72
TBVpS-35.98
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.49%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9.78%
ROIC 7.73%
ROICexc 7.81%
ROICexgc 11.55%
OM 8.56%
PM (TTM) 2.6%
GM 84.78%
FCFM 1.13%
ROA(3y)-1.43%
ROA(5y)0.09%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.43%
ROICexc(3y)5.3%
ROICexc(5y)5.61%
ROICexgc(3y)7.93%
ROICexgc(5y)8.5%
ROCE(3y)6.68%
ROCE(5y)6.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.93%
OM growth 3Y-13.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.5%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.44%
GM growth 5Y0.21%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 74.16
Debt/EBITDA 6.93
Cap/Depr 78.48%
Cap/Sales 2.77%
Interest Coverage 1.35
Cash Conversion 32.26%
Profit Quality 43.47%
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.32
Altman-Z 0.95
F-Score9
WACC5.51%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)81.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)175.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%523.33%
EPS Next Y101.72%
EPS Next 2Y35.64%
EPS Next 3Y29.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%-0.1%
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.97%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.39%
EBIT Next Year51.83%
EBIT Next 3Y17.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y139.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y282.17%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y4.51%

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC / CYH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CYH stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CYH.


What is the valuation status of COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) stock?

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) is 4.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -0.3.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CYH stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) is expected to grow by 101.72% in the next year.