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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CYH - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2036681086 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

3.95  -0.26 (-6.18%)

After market: 3.95 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CYH scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CYH was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While CYH is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CYH has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CYH has reported negative net income.
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.
Of the past 5 years CYH 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 worse Return On Assets (-3.51%) than 63.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CYH (5.86%) is better than 62.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CYH is below the industry average of 9.53%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.86%) for CYH is above the 3 year average (5.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.51%
ROE N/A
ROIC 5.86%
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 has a Operating Margin of 6.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: CYH outperforms 71.57% of its industry peers.
CYH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CYH has a better Gross Margin (84.61%) than 96.08% 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 6.76%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 84.61%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CYH has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CYH has more shares outstanding
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.81, we must say that CYH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CYH has a worse Altman-Z score (0.81) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
CYH has a debt to FCF ratio of 74.55. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CYH would need 74.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CYH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 74.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: CYH underperforms 62.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 74.55
Altman-Z 0.81
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC5.61%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that CYH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.44, CYH is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.02% of the companies in the same industry.
CYH has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. 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 (1.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.3
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 nice 16.36% over the past year.
CYH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.05%.
Measured over the past years, CYH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%78.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y0.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%0.61%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.75% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y75.73%
EPS Next 2Y41.56%
EPS Next 3Y27.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

CYH reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 977.72, the valuation of CYH can be described as expensive.
CYH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CYH is more expensive than 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CYH to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.94), we can say CYH is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 977.72
CYH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCYH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 200 400 600 800

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CYH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
98.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CYH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.65
EV/EBITDA 8.61
CYH Per share dataCYH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CYH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CYH's earnings are expected to grow with 27.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.56%
EPS Next 3Y27.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CYH!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

NYSE:CYH (5/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 3.95 0 (0%)

3.95

-0.26 (-6.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-22 2025-07-22/amc
Inst Owners84.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.51%
Ins Owners8.24%
Ins Owner Change4.7%
Market Cap554.22M
Analysts70
Price Target4.08 (3.29%)
Short Float %10.5%
Short Ratio4.8
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-272.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-607.99%
Max EPS beat(2)62.61%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-161.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-607.99%
Max EPS beat(4)62.61%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-188.26%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-665.99%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-256.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.67%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.67%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.68%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.46%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.19%
PT rev (1m)-4.9%
PT rev (3m)-9.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-45.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-208.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-174.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 977.72
P/S 0.04
P/FCF 3.65
P/OCF 1.1
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.61
EPS(TTM)-0.92
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0
Fwd EY0.1%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY27.43%
OCF(TTM)3.59
OCFY90.94%
SpS90.19
BVpS-13.71
TBVpS-40.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.51%
ROE N/A
ROCE 7.42%
ROIC 5.86%
ROICexc 6.09%
ROICexgc 9.25%
OM 6.76%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 84.61%
FCFM 1.2%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.89%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 74.55
Debt/EBITDA 8.49
Cap/Depr 73.95%
Cap/Sales 2.78%
Interest Coverage 1.04
Cash Conversion 37.87%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 0.81
F-Score4
WACC5.61%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)16.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%78.57%
EPS Next Y75.73%
EPS Next 2Y41.56%
EPS Next 3Y27.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y0.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.89%
Sales Q2Q%0.61%
Revenue Next Year-1.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.97%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.39%
EBIT Next Year57.42%
EBIT Next 3Y19.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y164.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y147.06%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y4.51%