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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Community Health Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3,559 Mil.
Community Health Systems's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-3,571 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-3,628 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($-3,628 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-3,559 Mil).
Community Health Systems's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-3,564 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-4,080 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-4,080 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-3,571 Mil).
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Community Health Systems Retained Earnings 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.
Community Health Systems Retained Earnings Calculation
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-3,559 Mil mean?
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a Retained Earnings of $-3,559 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors.
Is Community Health Systems' Retained Earnings too high?
Community Health Systems' current Retained Earnings is $-3,559 Mil. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Retained Earnings compare to SRTA and CCRN?
Community Health Systems' Retained Earnings of $-3,559 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. Community Health Systems's current Retained Earnings is $-3,559 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.73 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-3,559 Mil. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Retained Earnings is $-3,559 Mil 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 $2.73 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Retained Earnings: $-3,559 Mil
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.73 (9.6% below fair value)
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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