Community Health SystemsCYH +10.17%56 Days Inventory is 61.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 64.00. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 495 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks worse than 71.92% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Community Health Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Community Health Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Community Health Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Community Health Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Community Health Systems Days Inventory Related Terms
Community Health Systems Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 61.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.00. Over the past decade, Community Health Systems' Days Inventory has ranged from 61.67 to 65.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #356 out of 495 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Community Health Systems' Days Inventory too high?
Community Health Systems' current Days Inventory of 61.76 is near median its 10-year median of 64.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.67 to a high of 65.56. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Community Health Systems' value of 61.76 is 103% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #356 out of 495 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Days Inventory compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #356 out of 495 companies for Days Inventory. This places Community Health Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Community Health Systems' value of 61.76 is 103% above this benchmark. Historically, Community Health Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 61.67 to 65.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.00 vs. the industry median of 30.42, Community Health Systems has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 30.42, based on 495 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Health Systems's current Days Inventory of 61.76 is 103% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Days Inventory is 61.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.09, compared to a current price of $3.90 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 61.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.00 and 103% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 30.42. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Days Inventory is 61.76 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 $3.90 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Days Inventory: 61.76 (near median its 10-year median of 64.00)
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $3.90 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#356 of 495)
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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