Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Community Health Systems Inc stock (CYH) is currently trading at $2.92. Community Health Systems Inc PE ratio is 0.77. Community Health Systems Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.03. Analyst consensus price target for CYH is $3.60. WallStSmart rates CYH as Underperform.
- CYH PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CYH PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CYH intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CYH stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CYH fair value vs current price
- CYH insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CYH undervalued or overvalued?
- Community Health Systems Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CYH Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CYH analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CYH Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Community Health Systems Inc (CYH)
CYH trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $25.64, offering a 87% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
78.67% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -4.90%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -88.80%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.03), Price/Book (0.53) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.38) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -4.90%, EPS Growth at -88.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.21%, Profit Margin at 4.08%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 9.21% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -4.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CYH Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CYH's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.03x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.42x (6th percentile). The current valuation is 98% below its historical high of 1.44x set in Feb 2006, and 60% above its historical low of 0.02x in Jul 2019. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.0x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) · HEALTHCARE › MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
The Big Picture
Community Health Systems Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 12.5B with 490% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 408.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Generating 172M in free cash flow and 266M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of -7.48 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 123M in cash.
Revenue contracted 490% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.96, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Debt management: total debt of 11.2B is significantly higher than cash (123M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Community Health Systems Inc.
Bottom Line
Community Health Systems Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Community Health Systems Inc(CYH)
NYSE
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.