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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Community Health Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,965 Mil. Community Health Systems's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,108 Mil.
Hence, Community Health Systems's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.41.
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Community Health Systems Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Community Health Systems Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Community Health Systems's Receivables Turnover 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.
Community Health Systems Receivables Turnover Chart
CYH vs SRTA, CCRN, TOI: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.41 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #443 out of 659 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Community Health Systems' Receivables Turnover too high?
Community Health Systems' current Receivables Turnover is 1.41. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.75. Community Health Systems' value of 1.41 is 81.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #443 out of 659 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Receivables Turnover compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #443 out of 659 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Community Health Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.75. Community Health Systems' value of 1.41 is 81.8% 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 Receivables Turnover for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.75, based on 659 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Health Systems's current Receivables Turnover of 1.41 is 81.8% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Receivables Turnover is 1.41. 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 $3.08, compared to a current price of $3.12 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.41 and 81.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.75. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.41 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 $3.12 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.08.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Receivables Turnover: 1.41
GF Value™: $3.08 vs. price of $3.12 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#443 of 659)
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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