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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (CYH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CYH - US2036681086 - Common Stock

3.29 USD
+0.03 (+0.92%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
3.3 USD
+0.01 (+0.3%)
Pre-Market: 12/23/2025, 8:00:02 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CYH. CYH was compared to 102 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CYH was profitable.
In the past year CYH had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CYH reported negative net income in multiple 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

The Return On Assets of CYH (2.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CYH has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.73%) than 72.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CYH is below the industry average of 9.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.73%) for CYH is above the 3 year average (5.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.60%, CYH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of CYH (8.56%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CYH has remained more or less at the same level.
CYH's Gross Margin of 84.78% is amongst the best of the industry. CYH outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
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
Compared to 5 years ago, CYH has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CYH is higher compared to a year ago.
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 0.95, we must say that CYH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.95, CYH is not doing good in the industry: 73.53% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CYH (74.16) is worse than 61.76% of its industry peers.
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

A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that CYH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CYH (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 (1.32) which is in line with 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.
CYH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.73%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.89% on average over the past years.
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 27.62% 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 Y160.8%
EPS Next 2Y31.3%
EPS Next 3Y27.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.04%
Revenue Next 2Y0.41%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.27, the valuation of CYH can be described as very cheap.
98.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CYH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CYH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say CYH is valued rather cheaply.
CYH is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.27
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CYH indicates a rather cheap valuation: CYH is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CYH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CYH's earnings are expected to grow with 27.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.3%
EPS Next 3Y27.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CYH does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

NYSE:CYH (12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 3.3 +0.01 (+0.3%)

3.29

+0.03 (+0.92%)

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 Owners81.3%
Inst Owner Change-6.39%
Ins Owners7.71%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap455.73M
Revenue(TTM)12.64B
Net Income(TTM)329.00M
Analysts54.12
Price Target4.12 (25.23%)
Short Float %7.1%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)17.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-121.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)3442.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)261.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.27
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.04
P/FCF 3.19
P/OCF 0.92
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.16
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY23.4%
EPS(NY)-0.28
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY31.38%
OCF(TTM)3.56
OCFY108.18%
SpS91.28
BVpS-10.84
TBVpS-36.4
PEG (NY)0.03
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 Y160.8%
EPS Next 2Y31.3%
EPS Next 3Y27.62%
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-0.04%
Revenue Next 2Y0.41%
Revenue Next 3Y1.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.97%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.39%
EBIT Next Year56.2%
EBIT Next 3Y17.59%
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 4.27 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 160.8% in the next year.