ACHC (Acadia Healthcare Co) EV-to-EBITDA: -7.31 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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ACHC Acadia Healthcare Co Inc ACHC
64 GF Score
Price $30.83
GF Value $41.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Acadia Healthcare Co ACHC +2.12% 64 EV-to-EBITDA is -7.31 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACHC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks worse than 195694.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Acadia Healthcare Co's enterprise value is $5,477 Mil. Acadia Healthcare Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-749 Mil. Therefore, Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -7.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ACHC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.69   Med: 16.24   Max: 49.41
Current: -7.31

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Acadia Healthcare Co was 49.41. The lowest was -7.69. And the median was 16.24.

ACHC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 511 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.76 vs ACHC: -7.31

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-14), Acadia Healthcare Co's stock price is $30.83. Acadia Healthcare Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-12.450. Therefore, Acadia Healthcare Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Acadia Healthcare Co  (NAS:ACHC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Acadia Healthcare Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=30.83/-12.450
=At Loss

Acadia Healthcare Co's share price for today is $30.83.
Acadia Healthcare Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-12.450.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* 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.

Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Acadia Healthcare Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Acadia Healthcare Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.95 10.36 -5.40 -6.67 -7.06

ACHC vs OPCH, NHC, BKD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5476.981/-749.314
=-7.31

Acadia Healthcare Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,477 Mil.
Acadia Healthcare Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-749 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -7.31 mean?
Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -7.31 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #999999 out of 511 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Acadia Healthcare Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.31. Based on the distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #999999 out of 511 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acadia Healthcare Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to OPCH and NHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #999999 out of 511 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Acadia Healthcare Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.76, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadia Healthcare Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.47, compared to a current price of $30.83 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.31. Acadia Healthcare Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.31 as of Aug. 14, 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 Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadia Healthcare Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.83 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.47. GuruFocus considers Acadia Healthcare Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ACHC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -7.31
  • GF Value™: $41.47 vs. price of $30.83 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acadia Healthcare Co Business Description

Address 4020 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 900, Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
Acadia Healthcare Co Inc acquires and develops behavioral healthcare facilities. Its facilities and services are classified into the following categories: acute inpatient psychiatric facilities; specialty treatment facilities; CTCs; and residential treatment centers. In which Acute inpatient psychiatric facilities contribute the majority of revenue in the United States. The Company has one reportable segment, behavioral healthcare services. The behavioral healthcare services segment provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services.
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