CYH
Community Health Systems Inc
NYSE: CYH · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
$2.84
-1.05% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$395.98M
P/E ratio
0.79
P/S ratio
0.03x
EPS (TTM)
$3.55
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$2 – $4
Volume
1.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
45
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
2.7
Growth
F5.5
Quality
C+5.0
Profitability
C+6.3
Valuation
B4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.9
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$3.31
+16.69%
12-Month target
$2.35
-17.25%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
1 Strong Buy1 Buy5 Hold1 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Debt/equity -7.48x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 0.94 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 3.78%
- Negative free cash flow $-373.00M
- Revenue declining -6.10% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.21B | $12.49B | $12.63B | $12.48B | $12.29B |
| Net income | $46.00M | $-133.00M | $-516.00M | $509.00M | $-610.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $3.55 |
| Free cash flow | $-115.00M | $-257.00M | $120.00M | $208.00M | $-373.00M |
| Profit margin | 0.38% | -1.06% | -4.08% | 4.08% | 3.78% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | SMITH, WAYNE T | Sale | 19,400 | — |
| 2026-03-01 | WILLIAMS, HUBERT JAMES | Buy | 52,023 | — |
| 2026-03-01 | WILLIAMS, HUBERT JAMES | Sale | 20,906 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Community Health Systems Inc trades at $2.84. representing a P/E of 0.79x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 45/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.94, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $12.29B. with profit margins at 3.78%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Community Health Systems Inc's stock price?
Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) trades at $2.84.
Is Community Health Systems Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 45/100 (Grade C, Sell).
What is the price target of Community Health Systems Inc (CYH)?
The analyst target price is $3.31, representing +16.7% upside from the current price of $2.84.
What is Community Health Systems Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $12.29B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.94 — distress.
Company info
SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryMEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.03x
ROE—
Beta1.97
50D MA$3.17
200D MA$3.18
Shares out0.14B
Float0.09B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.8M
Performance
1 week-13.58%
1 month-7.36%
3 months-19.25%
YTD-13.30%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—