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Community Health SystemsCYH -13.82%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates CYH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Community Health Systems ranks worse than 361010.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Community Health Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CYH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Community Health Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CYH vs SRTA, CCRN, TOI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Community Health Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Community Health Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Health Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Community Health Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Community Health Systems (CYH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #999999 out of 277 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Community Health Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Community Health Systems' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #999999 out of 277 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Community Health Systems has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Health Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Community Health Systems ranks #999999 out of 277 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Community Health Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.90, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Community Health Systems and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Health Systems's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.08, compared to a current price of $2.78 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Community Health Systems' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Health Systems (CYH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 $2.78 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.08.
GuruFocus considers Community Health Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CYH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.08 vs. price of $2.78 (9.9% 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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