Community Health SystemsCYH -6.54%57 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks better than 99.83% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Community Health Systems's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-232 Mil. Community Health Systems's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4,647 Mil. Therefore, Community Health Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Community Health Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CYH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
CYH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.83% of 579
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.13
vs CYH: Negative Tangible Equity
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Community Health Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Community Health Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Community Health Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
CYH vs SRTA, CCRN, TOI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #1 out of 579 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Community Health Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Community Health Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #1 out of 579 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #1 out of 579 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Community Health Systems in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.13. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.13, based on 579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.09, compared to a current price of $3.57 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 $3.57 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $3.57 (15.5% above 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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