ACHC (Acadia Healthcare Co) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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ACHC Acadia Healthcare Co Inc ACHC
64 GF Score
Price $30.83
GF Value $41.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Acadia Healthcare Co Financial Strength?

Acadia Healthcare Co ACHC +2.12% 64 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. 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.

Acadia Healthcare Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Acadia Healthcare Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.30. Acadia Healthcare Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.74. As of today, Acadia Healthcare Co's Altman Z-Score is 0.42.


Acadia Healthcare Co  (NAS:ACHC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Acadia Healthcare Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Acadia Healthcare Co Financial Strength Related Terms


ACHC vs OPCH, NHC, BKD: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Acadia Healthcare Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Acadia Healthcare Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Healthcare Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Acadia Healthcare Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Acadia Healthcare Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-38 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $88 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,511 Mil.

Acadia Healthcare Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*87.769/-38.178
=2.30

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Acadia Healthcare Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(54.344 + 2510.92) / 3463.356
=0.74

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Acadia Healthcare Co has a Z-score of 0.42, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.42 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Acadia Healthcare Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Acadia Healthcare Co's Financial Strength too high?
Acadia Healthcare Co's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to OPCH and NHC?
Acadia Healthcare Co's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, Acadia Healthcare Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Acadia Healthcare Co and its competitors. Acadia Healthcare Co's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadia Healthcare Co (ACHC), the current Financial Strength is 4 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:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $41.47 vs. price of $30.83 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 4020 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 900, Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
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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