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HCA HealthcareFRA:2BH -1.13%92 PEG Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:2BH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €424.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 68.75% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2BH'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.12 Max: 2.11
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, HCA Healthcare's highest PEG Ratio was 2.11. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.12.
FRA:2BH's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 68.75% of 224
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.415
vs FRA:2BH: 0.85
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
HCA Healthcare PEG Ratio Related Terms
HCA Healthcare PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio 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, HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.
HCA Healthcare PEG Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH) has a PEG Ratio of 0.93 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #70 out of 224 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio too high?
HCA Healthcare's current PEG Ratio of 0.93 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.11. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.42. HCA Healthcare's value of 0.93 is 34.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #70 out of 224 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's PEG Ratio compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #70 out of 224 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts HCA Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.42. HCA Healthcare's value of 0.93 is 34.3% below this benchmark. Historically, HCA Healthcare's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.42, HCA Healthcare 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 PEG Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.42, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HCA Healthcare's current PEG Ratio of 0.93 is 34.3% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current PEG Ratio is 0.93, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. 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 (FRA:2BH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €424.75, compared to a current price of €340.50 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.93, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 34.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.42. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HCA Healthcare (FRA:2BH), the current PEG Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 15, 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 (FRA:2BH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €340.50 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €424.75.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2BH:
PEG Ratio: 0.93 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: €424.75 vs. price of €340.50 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#70 of 224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2BH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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