Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2001 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 1, 2026, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 0.9x, with a stock price of $3.46 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $3.72.
The current P/E is 97% below its 5-year average of 30.3x. Over the past five years, CYH's P/E has ranged from a low of 0.8x to a high of 342.4x, placing the current valuation at the 5th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Healthcare sector median P/E of 23.7x, CYH trades at a 96% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 224 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 184.4x.
Relative to the broader market, CYH trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. Hospitals and inpatient facilities peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc. | $118B | 18.7 | 0.89 | +29% |
THCTenet Healthcare Corporation | $21B | 15.5 | 0.47 | -53% |
ARDTArdent Health Partners, LLC | $1B | 5.9 | 0.08Best | +351%Best |
UHTUniversal Health Realty Income Trust | $605M | 34.3 | - | -9% |
CYHCommunity Health Systems, Inc. | $485M | 0.9Lowest | - | +197% |
AUNAAuna S.A. | $161M | 11.0 | - | +128% |
UHSUniversal Health Services, Inc. | $3M | 8.9 | 0.56 | +37% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Wed Dec 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $3.12 | $3.76 | 0.8x | -97% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $3.21 | $2.42 | 1.3x | -95% | |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $2.90 | $1.80 | 1.6x | -94% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $4.40 | $2.17 | 2.0x | -92% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $4.32 | $0.55 | 7.9x | -70% |
| FY2022 Q1 | $11.87 | $2.46 | 4.8x | -82% | |
| FY2021 Q4 | Fri Dec 31 2021 00:00:00 GM | $13.31 | $1.72 | 7.7x | -71% |
| FY2021 Q3 | $11.70 | $2.95 | 4.0x | -85% | |
| FY2021 Q2 | Wed Jun 30 2021 00:00:00 GM | $15.44 | $3.07 | 5.0x | -81% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Wed Mar 31 2021 00:00:00 GM | $13.52 | $3.64 | 3.7x | -86% |
| FY2020 Q4 | $7.43 | $4.30 | 1.7x | -93% | |
| FY2016 Q1 | $18.51 | $0.76 | 24.4x | -8% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 26.5x
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Is CYH stock overvalued or undervalued?
CYH trades at 0.9x P/E, below its 5-year average of 30.3x. At the 5th percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does CYH's valuation compare to peers?
Community Health Systems, Inc. P/E of 0.9x compares to sector median of 23.7x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is CYH's PEG ratio?
CYH PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2001-2025.