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Community Health SystemsCYH -1.80%62 Forward PE Ratio is 37.20 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks worse than 81.15% on this metric.
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Community Health Systems Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Community Health Systems Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Community Health Systems Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2021-12
2023-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.56
5.53
9.51
11.59
8.39
Community Health Systems Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2023-09
2023-12
2024-09
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.56
4.50
4.96
5.46
5.53
15.15
18.12
38.46
34.97
68.49
9.78
9.51
9.33
4.25
6.75
5.22
11.59
27.32
8.39
CYH vs AUNA, CCRN, SRTA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Community Health Systems Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 37.20 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #254 out of 313 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Community Health Systems' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Community Health Systems' current Forward PE Ratio is 37.20. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.18. Community Health Systems' value of 37.20 is 104.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #254 out of 313 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Forward PE Ratio compare to AUNA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #254 out of 313 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Community Health Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.18. Community Health Systems' value of 37.20 is 104.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.18, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Health Systems's current Forward PE Ratio of 37.20 is 104.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.20. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.73 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 37.20 and 104.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.18. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 37.20 as of Jul. 27, 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 $2.73 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Forward PE Ratio: 37.20
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.73 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#254 of 313)
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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