Ardent HealthARDT +2.06%39 FCF Yield % is 15.31 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates ARDT with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ardent Health ranks better than 88.87% 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.
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.
Ardent Health FCF Yield % Related Terms
Ardent Health FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardent Health'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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ardent Health'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.
Ardent Health FCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ardent Health's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardent Health's FCF Yield % 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.
Ardent Health (ARDT) has a FCF Yield % of 15.31 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ardent Health and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, Ardent Health's FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.69 to 22.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #76 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Ardent Health's FCF Yield % too high?
Ardent Health's current FCF Yield % of 15.31 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 22.28. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Yield % is 1.88. Ardent Health's value of 15.31 is 714.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #76 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ardent Health has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardent Health's FCF Yield % compare to INNV and AMN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #76 out of 683 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Ardent Health in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.88. Ardent Health's value of 15.31 is 714.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ardent Health's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.69 to 22.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Ardent Health has consistently been above 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 Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.88, based on 683 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. Ardent Health's current FCF Yield % of 15.31 is 714.4% above 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 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 Ardent Health 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. Ardent Health's current FCF Yield % is 15.31, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 6.44. 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 FCF Yield % of 15.31. The current FCF Yield % is 15.31, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 714.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.88. Ardent Health's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 Ardent Health (ARDT), the current FCF Yield % is 15.31 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.
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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