Community Health SystemsCYH -3.51%57 EBITDA Margin % is 13.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 10.81. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks better than 66.02% on this metric.
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Community Health Systems EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Community Health Systems EBITDA Margin % 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.
CYH vs SRTA, CCRN, TOI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 13.19% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 10.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #226 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Community Health Systems' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Community Health Systems' current EBITDA Margin % of 13.19% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 10.81. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.19. Community Health Systems' value of 13.19% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #226 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' EBITDA Margin % compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #226 out of 665 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Community Health Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.19. Community Health Systems' value of 13.19% is 29.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.81 vs. the industry median of 10.19, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.19, based on 665 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Health Systems's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.19% is 29.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.19%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 10.81. 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 $3.57 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.19%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 10.81 and 29.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.19. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.19% 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 $3.57 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.19% (22% above median its 10-year median of 10.81)
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $3.57 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#226 of 665)
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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