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Ardent HealthARDT -0.72%34 EV-to-OCF is 6.78 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 12.86. GuruFocus rates ARDT with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ardent Health ranks better than 57.1% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Ardent Health's Enterprise Value is $3,487 Mil.
Ardent Health's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $514 Mil. Therefore, Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ARDT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.56 Med: 12.86 Max: 19.6
Current: 6.78
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Ardent Health was 19.60. The lowest was 6.56. And the median was 12.86.
ARDT's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 57.1% of 683
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 8.91
vs ARDT: 6.78
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Ardent Health's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ardent Health's share price for today is $11.02.
Ardent Health'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 $0.545.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ardent Health EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Ardent Health EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Ardent Health EV-to-OCF vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Ardent Health's current Enterprise Value is $3,487 Mil.
Ardent Health's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $514 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.
Ardent Health (ARDT) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.78 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 12.86. Over the past decade, Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.56 to 19.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #293 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF too high?
Ardent Health's current EV-to-OCF of 6.78 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 12.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.56 to a high of 19.60. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.91. Ardent Health's value of 6.78 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #293 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ardent Health has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardent Health's EV-to-OCF compare to HCSG and INNV?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #293 out of 683 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Ardent Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.91. Ardent Health's value of 6.78 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ardent Health's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.56 to 19.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.86 vs. the industry median of 8.91, Ardent Health 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-OCF for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.91, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ardent Health's current EV-to-OCF of 6.78 is 23.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardent Health's current EV-to-OCF is 6.78, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 12.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardent Health stock overvalued right now?
Ardent Health (ARDT) has a current EV-to-OCF of 6.78. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.78, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 12.86 and 23.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.91. Ardent Health's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ardent Health (ARDT), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.78 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.
Ardent Health Inc is a provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S and operating in eight growing mid-sized urban markets across six states Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, New Jersey, Idaho, and Kansas. The main focus on people and investments in services and technologies.
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