COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH)

US2036681086 - Common Stock

3.42  +0.13 (+3.95%)

After market: 3.49 +0.07 (+2.05%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CYH. CYH was compared to 118 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CYH while its profitability can be described as average. CYH has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CYH had negative 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.

1.2 Ratios

CYH has a Return On Assets (-0.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CYH's Return On Invested Capital of 5.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CYH outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CYH is below the industry average of 8.58%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.85%
ROE N/A
ROIC 5.98%
ROA(3y)0.3%
ROA(5y)-0.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6%
ROIC(5y)5.36%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.42%, CYH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CYH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CYH's Gross Margin of 84.24% is amongst the best of the industry. CYH outperforms 97.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CYH has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.42%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 84.24%
OM growth 3Y12.48%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.16%

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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
The number of shares outstanding for CYH has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CYH has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.84, we must say that CYH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CYH has a Altman-Z score (0.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.84
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC5.89%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that CYH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CYH has a Current ratio (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CYH has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. 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 Quick ratio (1.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.33

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.16% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, CYH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.57% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q67.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.47%
Revenue growth Q2Q1.03%

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 36.10% on average per year.
CYH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y69.92%
EPS Next 2Y45.04%
EPS Next 3Y36.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CYH. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72, CYH is valued on the expensive side.
CYH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CYH is cheaper than 62.39% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CYH to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.41), we can say CYH is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 23.72

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CYH indicates a rather cheap valuation: CYH is cheaper than 85.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.46

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 36.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.04%
EPS Next 3Y36.1%

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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 (5/3/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 3.49 +0.07 (+2.05%)

3.42

+0.13 (+3.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
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Market Cap475.28M
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ROA -0.85%
ROE N/A
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OM 7.42%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 84.24%
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Asset Turnover0.87
Health
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Debt/Equity N/A
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Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.33
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EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y69.92%
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Revenue growth 3Y1.94%
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