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Acadia Healthcare CoACHC +2.12%64 Net Margin % is 1.26% as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 2.82. GuruFocus rates ACHC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks worse than 84.64% on this metric.
Acadia Healthcare Co (NAS:ACHC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Acadia Healthcare Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Acadia Healthcare Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acadia Healthcare Co's Net Margin % 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, Acadia Healthcare Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Acadia Healthcare Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Healthcare Co's Net Margin % 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.
Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC) has a Net Margin % of 1.26% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #562 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co's Net Margin % too high?
Acadia Healthcare Co's current Net Margin % of 1.26% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.82. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.01. Acadia Healthcare Co's value of 1.26% is 58.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #562 out of 664 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 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadia Healthcare Co's Net Margin % compare to OPCH and NHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Acadia Healthcare Co ranks #562 out of 664 companies for Net Margin %. This places Acadia Healthcare Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.01. Acadia Healthcare Co's value of 1.26% is 58.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 3.01, Acadia Healthcare Co has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.01, based on 664 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadia Healthcare Co's current Net Margin % of 1.26% is 58.1% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadia Healthcare Co's current Net Margin % is 1.26%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 2.82. 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 $41.47, compared to a current price of $30.83 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.26%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 58.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 3.01. Acadia Healthcare Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC), the current Net Margin % is 1.26% as of Jun. 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 $30.83 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.47.
GuruFocus considers Acadia Healthcare Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ACHC:
Net Margin %: 1.26% (55% below median its 10-year median of 2.82)
GF Value™: $41.47 vs. price of $30.83 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#562 of 664)
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 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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