CYH (Community Health Systems) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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CYH Community Health Systems Inc CYH
61 GF Score
Price $2.92
GF Value $2.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Community Health Systems Profitability Rank?

Community Health Systems CYH -0.34% 61 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Community Health Systems has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Community Health Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.68%. As of today, Community Health Systems's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Community Health Systems Profitability Rank Related Terms


CYH vs AUNA, SRTA, STLN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Community Health Systems Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Community Health Systems has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Community Health Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=217 / 2825
=7.68 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Community Health Systems has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Community Health Systems Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Community Health Systems' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Community Health Systems' Profitability Rank too high?
Community Health Systems' current Profitability Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Profitability Rank compare to AUNA and SRTA?
Community Health Systems' Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, Community Health Systems' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. Community Health Systems's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $2.97, compared to a current price of $2.92 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 $2.92 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.97. GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CYH:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.97 vs. price of $2.92 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CG5:Germany
Address 4000 Meridian Boulevard, Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
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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