Community Health Systems Inc (CYH)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
CYH
Community Health Systems Inc
$2.74
-1.79%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $422.75M
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.03
+0.46%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 57% more annual revenue ($19.36B vs $12.29B). FMS leads profitability with a 4.9% profit margin vs 3.8%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CYH
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
FMS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.2%
Fair Value
$26.37
Current Price
$2.74
$23.63 discount
Margin of Safety
+68.9%
Fair Value
$77.34
Current Price
$22.03
$55.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.9% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CYH
The strongest argument for CYH centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CYH
The primary concerns for CYH are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CYH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
FMS is growing revenue faster at -5.5% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (50/100 vs 45/100). CYH offers better value entry with a 87.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Community Health Systems Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Community Health Systems, Inc. owns, leases and operates general acute care hospitals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA provides dialysis care and related dialysis care services in Germany, North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.
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