* 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -12.58% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #428 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Community Health Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
Community Health Systems' current FCF Margin % is -12.58%. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #428 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' FCF Margin % compare to AIRS and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #428 out of 669 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Community Health Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.34. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.34, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current FCF Margin % is -12.58%. 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 $3.09, compared to a current price of $3.16 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -12.58%. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current FCF Margin % is -12.58% as of Mar. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.16 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
FCF Margin %: -12.58%
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $3.16 (2.3% above fair value)
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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