The historical rank and industry rank for Community Health Systems's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CYH'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.45 Med: -0.29 Max: 5.87
Current: 5.87
CYH's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 58.2% of 665
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4
vs CYH: 5.87
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Community Health Systems Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Community Health Systems Pretax 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.
CYH vs SRTA, CCRN, TOI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 2.16% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #278 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Community Health Systems' Pretax Margin % too high?
Community Health Systems' current Pretax Margin % is 2.16%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.00. Community Health Systems' value of 2.16% is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #278 out of 665 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Pretax Margin % compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #278 out of 665 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Community Health Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.00. Community Health Systems' value of 2.16% is 46% 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 Pretax Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.00, based on 665 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Health Systems's current Pretax Margin % of 2.16% is 46% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Pretax Margin % is 2.16%. 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 $3.09, compared to a current price of $3.28 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.16% and 46% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.00. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.16% 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 Community Health Systems (CYH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Health Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.28 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Pretax Margin %: 2.16%
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $3.28 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#278 of 665)
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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