Community Health SystemsCYH +2.50%58 Current Ratio is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks better than 50% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Community Health Systems's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.47.
Community Health Systems has a current ratio of 1.47. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Community Health Systems's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CYH'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 1.49 Max: 2.13
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, Community Health Systems's highest Current Ratio was 2.13. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 1.49.
CYH's Current Ratio is ranked better than 50% of 680
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs CYH: 1.47
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Community Health Systems Current Ratio Related Terms
Community Health Systems Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Community Health Systems Current Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a Current Ratio of 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Community Health Systems' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #340 out of 680 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Community Health Systems' Current Ratio too high?
Community Health Systems' current Current Ratio of 1.47 is near median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 2.13. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. Community Health Systems' value of 1.47 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #340 out of 680 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Current Ratio compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #340 out of 680 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Community Health Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. Community Health Systems' value of 1.47 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Community Health Systems' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Community Health Systems has consistently been at the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.47, based on 680 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Health Systems's current Current Ratio of 1.47 is 0% at the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Current Ratio is 1.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Community Health Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Health Systems (CYH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.09, compared to a current price of $3.28 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 0% at the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.47. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Current Ratio is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Community Health Systems (CYH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Health Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.28 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Current Ratio: 1.47 (near median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $3.28 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#340 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CYH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Community Health Systems Inc is a publicly owned hospital operator in the United States. The company also owns four home health agencies and provides management and consulting services to independent hospitals. The firm derives revenue through a broad range of general and specialized hospital healthcare services and outpatient services.
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