Community Health SystemsCYH -0.88%58 Days Payable is 168.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 146.15. 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 606 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Community Health Systems's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CYH'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 134.01 Med: 146.15 Max: 179.69
Current: 179.69
During the past 13 years, Community Health Systems's highest Days Payable was 179.69. The lowest was 134.01. And the median was 146.15.
CYH's Days Payable is ranked better than 83.33% of 606
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 58.205
vs CYH: 179.69
* 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 Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Community Health Systems's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a Days Payable of 168.84 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 146.15. Over the past decade, Community Health Systems' Days Payable has ranged from 134.01 to 179.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #101 out of 606 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Community Health Systems' Days Payable too high?
Community Health Systems' current Days Payable of 168.84 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 146.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 134.01 to a high of 179.69. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Payable is 58.21. Community Health Systems' value of 168.84 is 190.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #101 out of 606 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Days Payable compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #101 out of 606 companies for Days Payable. This places Community Health Systems in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 58.21. Community Health Systems' value of 168.84 is 190.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Community Health Systems' own Days Payable has ranged from 134.01 to 179.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 146.15 vs. the industry median of 58.21, 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 Payable for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Payable among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 58.21, based on 606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Health Systems's current Days Payable of 168.84 is 190.1% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Payable is 58.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Days Payable is 168.84, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 146.15. 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 $3.36 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 168.84, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 146.15 and 190.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 58.21. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Days Payable is 168.84 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 $3.36 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Days Payable: 168.84 (16% above median its 10-year median of 146.15)
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $3.36 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#101 of 606)
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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