HCA (HCA Healthcare) Long-Term Debt: $39,491 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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HCA HCA Healthcare Inc HCA
91 GF Score
Price $390.67
GF Value $453.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HCA Healthcare Long-Term Debt?

HCA Healthcare HCA +3.12% 91 Long-Term Debt is $39,491 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $453.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

HCA Healthcare's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $39,491 Mil.

HCA Healthcare's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 ($38,401 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($41,603 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($41,603 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($39,491 Mil).

HCA Healthcare's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($37,169 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($38,333 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($38,333 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($41,603 Mil).

HCA Healthcare  (NYSE:HCA) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

HCA Healthcare Long-Term Debt Related Terms

HCA Healthcare Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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HCA Healthcare Long-Term Debt Chart

HCA Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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HCA Healthcare Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $39,491 Mil mean?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a Long-Term Debt of $39,491 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is HCA Healthcare's Long-Term Debt too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Long-Term Debt is $39,491 Mil. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Long-Term Debt compare to THC and DVA?
HCA Healthcare's Long-Term Debt of $39,491 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. HCA Healthcare's current Long-Term Debt is $39,491 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $453.45, compared to a current price of $390.67 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $39,491 Mil. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current Long-Term Debt is $39,491 Mil 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $390.67 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $453.45. GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HCA:

  • Long-Term Debt: $39,491 Mil
  • GF Value™: $453.45 vs. price of $390.67 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HCA Healthcare Business Description

Address One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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