Acadia Healthcare CoACHC +0.98%73 EV-to-FCF is -18.05 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACHC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks worse than 246305.17% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Acadia Healthcare Co's Enterprise Value is $5,268 Mil.
Acadia Healthcare Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-292 Mil. Therefore, Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -18.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ACHC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.33 Med: 50.14 Max: 21870.69
Current: -18.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Acadia Healthcare Co was 21870.69. The lowest was -22.33. And the median was 50.14.
ACHC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 406
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 17.53
vs ACHC: -18.05
EV-to-FCF 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.
Acadia Healthcare Co (NAS:ACHC) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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.
Acadia Healthcare Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Acadia Healthcare Co's share price for today is $27.70.
Acadia Healthcare Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-12.240.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Acadia Healthcare Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF 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, Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Acadia Healthcare Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,268 Mil.
Acadia Healthcare Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-292 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.
Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC) has a EV-to-FCF of -18.05 as of Jun. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #999999 out of 406 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Acadia Healthcare Co's current EV-to-FCF is -18.05. Based on the distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #999999 out of 406 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 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadia Healthcare Co's EV-to-FCF compare to GRDN and ASTH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #999999 out of 406 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Acadia Healthcare Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.53. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 17.53, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadia Healthcare Co's current EV-to-FCF is -18.05. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.66, compared to a current price of $27.70 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -18.05. Acadia Healthcare Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC), the current EV-to-FCF is -18.05 as of Jun. 29, 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 $27.70 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.66.
GuruFocus considers Acadia Healthcare Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACHC:
EV-to-FCF: -18.05
GF Value™: $48.66 vs. price of $27.70 (43.1% below fair value)
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 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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