HSTM (HealthStream) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -85.57% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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86 GF Score
Price $26.11
GF Value $30.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HealthStream Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

HealthStream HSTM +1.75% 86 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -85.57% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), HealthStream's Predictability Rank is 5-Stars. HealthStream's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $12.75 and current share price is $26.11. Consequently,

HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -85.57%.

HSTM vs PHR, TALK, CERT: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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.

HealthStream Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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HealthStream Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(14.07-26.11)/14.07
=-85.57 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -85.57% mean?
HealthStream (HSTM) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -85.57% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on HealthStream.
Is HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
HealthStream's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -85.57%. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to PHR and TALK?
HealthStream's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -85.57% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on HealthStream. HealthStream's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -85.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.72, compared to a current price of $26.11 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -85.57%. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HealthStream (HSTM), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -85.57% as of Jun. 24, 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 HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.11 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.72. GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTM:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -85.57%
  • GF Value™: $30.72 vs. price of $26.11 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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

HealthStream Business Description

Address 500 11th Avenue North, Suite 850, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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