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Community Health SystemsCYH +1.69%65 FCF Margin % is 0.42% as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks worse than 64.26% on this metric.
* 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 0.42% as of Jun. 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. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #428 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Community Health Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
Community Health Systems' current FCF Margin % of 0.42% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.03. Community Health Systems' value of 0.42% is 86.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #428 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' FCF Margin % compare to AUNA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #428 out of 666 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Community Health Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.03. Community Health Systems' value of 0.42% is 86.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 3.03, 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 FCF Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.03, based on 666 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. Community Health Systems's current FCF Margin % of 0.42% is 86.1% 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 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 3.03 — 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 0.42%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. 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 $3.00, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.42%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 86.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 3.03. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 0.42% as of Jun. 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 $3.00 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.00.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
FCF Margin %: 0.42% (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $3.00 vs. price of $3.00 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#428 of 666)
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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