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Ardent HealthARDT -0.27%34 EV-to-FCF is 11.41 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 32.71. GuruFocus rates ARDT with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ardent Health ranks better than 67.71% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ardent Health's Enterprise Value is $3,479 Mil.
Ardent Health's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $305 Mil. Therefore, Ardent Health's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardent Health's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ARDT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.07 Med: 32.71 Max: 47.93
Current: 11.41
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ardent Health was 47.93. The lowest was 11.07. And the median was 32.71.
ARDT's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 67.71% of 415
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 18.31
vs ARDT: 11.41
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.
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.
Ardent Health's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ardent Health's share price for today is $10.96.
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. 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.
Ardent Health EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ardent Health EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardent Health'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, Ardent Health'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.
Ardent Health EV-to-FCF vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ardent Health's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardent Health's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ardent Health's current Enterprise Value is $3,479 Mil.
Ardent Health's Free Cash Flow 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 $305 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-FCF of 11.41 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ardent Health and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 32.71. Over the past decade, Ardent Health's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.07 to 47.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #134 out of 415 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Ardent Health's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ardent Health's current EV-to-FCF of 11.41 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 32.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.07 to a high of 47.93. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.31. Ardent Health's value of 11.41 is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #134 out of 415 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-FCF compare to HCSG and INNV?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #134 out of 415 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Ardent Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.31. Ardent Health's value of 11.41 is 37.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ardent Health's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.07 to 47.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.71 vs. the industry median of 18.31, 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-FCF for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.31, based on 415 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. Ardent Health's current EV-to-FCF of 11.41 is 37.7% 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-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 Ardent Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardent Health's current EV-to-FCF is 11.41, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 32.71. 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-FCF of 11.41. The current EV-to-FCF is 11.41, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 32.71 and 37.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.31. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ardent Health (ARDT), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.41 as of Aug. 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.
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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