ACHC (Acadia Healthcare Co) FCF Yield %: -9.20 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ACHC Acadia Healthcare Co Inc ACHC
67 GF Score
Price $34.50
GF Value $48.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Acadia Healthcare Co FCF Yield %?

Acadia Healthcare Co ACHC +2.65% 67 FCF Yield % is -9.20 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACHC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks worse than 78.28% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Acadia Healthcare Co's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-292 Mil, and Market Cap is $3,173 Mil. Therefore, Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % for today is -9.20%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

ACHC' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.65   Med: 2.3   Max: 14.29
Current: -9.2


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Acadia Healthcare Co was 14.29%. The lowest was -41.65%. And the median was 2.30%.

ACHC's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
78.28% of 686 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs ACHC: -9.20

Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.81%.


Acadia Healthcare Co FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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Acadia Healthcare Co FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % 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.

Acadia Healthcare Co FCF Yield % Chart

Acadia Healthcare Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Acadia Healthcare Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.81 -6.68 -11.26 -55.93 -2.83

ACHC vs GRDN, ASTH, SGRY: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % falls into.


ACHC
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Acadia Healthcare Co FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-439.909 / 1283.52807
=-34.27%

Acadia Healthcare Co's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-15.033 * 4 / 2122.94657
=-2.83%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -9.20 mean?
Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC) has a FCF Yield % of -9.20 as of Jul. 18, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #537 out of 686 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Acadia Healthcare Co's current FCF Yield % is -9.20. Based on the distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #537 out of 686 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 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadia Healthcare Co's FCF Yield % compare to GRDN and ASTH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #537 out of 686 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Acadia Healthcare Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.88. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.88, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadia Healthcare Co's current FCF Yield % is -9.20. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.69, compared to a current price of $34.50 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -9.20. Acadia Healthcare Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC), the current FCF Yield % is -9.20 as of Jul. 18, 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 $34.50 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.69. GuruFocus considers Acadia Healthcare Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ACHC:

  • FCF Yield %: -9.20
  • GF Value™: $48.69 vs. price of $34.50 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 4020 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 900, Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
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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