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CYHCommunity Health Systems, Inc.
$3.01$424M
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Community Health Systems, Inc.

CYH
NYSE · Healthcare Facilities
$3.01
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$424M
P/E0.8x
52W High$4.43
Volume996.34K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Erratic Margins and Negative Equity Amid High Leverage

Community Health Systems exhibits extreme financial volatility, with 29.7% year-over-year revenue growth in 2026Q2 overshadowed by a negative equity position of -$1.4B and total debt of $10.2B. The company's reliance on acquisitions, evidenced by over $2.5B in...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

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Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

4/12 Beats

EPS beat 4 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-97% Peers

P/E is 97% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 33 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 67% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 22

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CYH-2.90%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CYH-4.75%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CYH+5.99%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+73.96%
5-Year Return
CYH-73.29%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.90%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
0.8x
Forward P/E
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
FCF YieldCash Flow
49.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
0.8x
7.6x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
N/A
10.1x
N/A
Price/FCF
2.0x
3.3x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$12.48B-1.2% YoY
Net income
$509M+198.6% YoY
Free cash flow
$208M+73.3% YoY
Operating margin
-79.4%-83.7 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)-70.1%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)-
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate4/12 (33%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 22, 2026
-$0.19-83.4%
vs -$0.10
$2.8B-2.1%
vs $2.9B
Q2 2026
Apr 21, 2026
-$0.48-323.1%
vs -$0.11
$3.0B+0.5%
vs $3.0B
Q1 2026
Feb 18, 2026
-$0.01+95.1%
vs -$0.20
$3.1B-1.0%
vs $3.1B
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025
$1.27+557.4%
vs -$0.28
$3.1B+3.2%
vs $3.0B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Sep 17, 2026
Zacks Industry Outlook Tenet, Acadia and Community Health Systems

Tenet, Acadia and Community Health Systems have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 16, 2026
3 Hospital Stocks Riding Strong Demand and Improved Efficiency

The Zacks Medical-Hospital operators are benefiting from steady care demand while sharpening efficiency and portfolio strategy. Investors may want to track THC, ACHC and CYH.

Business Wire·Sep 3, 2026
Community Health Systems Releases 2026 Community Impact Report

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Community Health Systems, Inc. (“CHS”) (NYSE: CYH) released its 2026 Community Impact Report today, detailing some of the many ways the organization is improving healthcare quality and outcomes, supporting its workforce, and strengthening communities. “In healthcare, we have a daily opportunity to improve the human condition, which is both a worthwhile purpose and a profound responsibility,” said Kevin Hammons, Chief Executive Officer of Community Health System.

Business Wire·Sep 2, 2026
Community Health Systems to Participate in the Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CYH--Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) today announced that management will participate in the Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference to be held September 8-10, 2026. The Company will host a fireside chat presentation on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. CT. The fireside chat presentation will be available to investors via a live audio webcast. A link to the broadcast can be found at the investor relations section of the Company.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CYH against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CYH logoCYHCommunity Health Systems, Inc.Current
$3.01$424.44M0.80-1.18%4.08%——
THC logoTHCTenet Healthcare Corporation
$256.44$22.09B16.563.12%10.27%25.45%—
HCA logoHCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.
$436.48$94.5B15.387.08%8.77%——
UHS logoUHSUniversal Health Services, Inc.
$181.39$10.98B7.859.71%8.42%20.37%—
SGRY logoSGRYSurgery Partners, Inc.
$14.56$1.9B-23.876.24%-2.63%-2.59%—
ACHC logoACHCAcadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
$28.51$2.65B-2.345.04%-33.44%-46.01%—

Compare CYH vs Peers

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs THC

Most directly comparable listed peer for CYH.

Scale Benchmark

vs UNH

Larger-name benchmark to compare CYH against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs THC, HCA, UHS, SGRY

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CYH SEC Filings & Documents

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 22, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 1, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 13, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 19, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 23, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 22, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 24, 2025·SEC

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CYH Frequently Asked Questions

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Community Health Systems, Inc.'s revenue?

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) reported $22.41B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1975% increase from $1.08B in 1999.

How fast is Community Health Systems, Inc. growing?

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) saw revenue decline by 1.2% over the past year.

Is CYH profitable?

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) reported a net loss of $300.0M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is Community Health Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) had negative free cash flow of $185.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in CYH back in 1999?

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