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Community Health SystemsCYH +1.20%62 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.26 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 8.15. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks better than 76.37% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Community Health Systems's enterprise value is $11,017 Mil.
Community Health Systems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,760 Mil. Therefore, Community Health Systems's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Community Health Systems's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CYH'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.84 Med: 8.15 Max: 441.9
Current: 6.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Community Health Systems was 441.90. The lowest was -15.84. And the median was 8.15.
CYH's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.37% of 512
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.835
vs CYH: 6.26
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.
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) 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.
Community Health Systems's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Community Health Systems's share price for today is $2.945.
Community Health Systems'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 $1.850.
* 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).
* 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 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.
Community Health Systems EV-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Community Health Systems's current Enterprise Value is $11,017 Mil.
Community Health Systems'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 $1,760 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.
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.26 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Community Health Systems. This is 23% below median its historical median of 8.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #121 out of 512 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Community Health Systems' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Community Health Systems' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.26 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.15. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.84. Community Health Systems' value of 6.26 is 42.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #121 out of 512 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 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AUNA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #121 out of 512 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Community Health Systems in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.84. Community Health Systems' value of 6.26 is 42.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.15 vs. the industry median of 10.84, Community Health Systems has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.84, based on 512 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. Community Health Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.26 is 42.2% below 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 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 Community Health Systems. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.26, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 8.15. 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 $2.98, compared to a current price of $2.95 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.26, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.15 and 42.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.84. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Community Health Systems (CYH), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.26 as of Aug. 13, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.95 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.98.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.26 (23% below median its 10-year median of 8.15)
GF Value™: $2.98 vs. price of $2.95 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#121 of 512)
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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