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Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) 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.
Community Health Systems Net Margin % Related Terms
Community Health Systems Net Margin % 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems'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.
Community Health Systems Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems'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.
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a Net Margin % of 2.48% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #364 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Community Health Systems' Net Margin % too high?
Community Health Systems' current Net Margin % is 2.48%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.99. Community Health Systems' value of 2.48% is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #364 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Net Margin % compare to AUNA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #364 out of 664 companies for Net Margin %. This places Community Health Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.99. Community Health Systems' value of 2.48% is 16.9% below this benchmark. 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 2.99, 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. Community Health Systems's current Net Margin % of 2.48% is 16.9% 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 Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Net Margin % is 2.48%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.00, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.48% and 16.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.99. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Net Margin % is 2.48% 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 Community Health Systems (CYH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Health Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.00.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Net Margin %: 2.48%
GF Value™: $3.00 vs. price of $3.00 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#364 of 664)
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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