Community Health Valuation

CYH Stock  USD 3.13  0.02  0.63%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Community Health Systems shows a prevailing Real Value of $3.39 per share. The current price of the firm is $3.13. Our model approximates the value of Community Health Systems from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Operating Margin of 0.09 %, return on asset of 0.0498, and Shares Outstanding of 138.52 M as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Community Health's valuation include:
Enterprise Value
11.6 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
6.1385
Price Sales
0.0347
Forward PE
26.5252
Trailing PE
1.2776
Undervalued
Today
3.13
Please note that Community Health's price fluctuation is relatively risky at this time. Calculation of the real value of Community Health Systems is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Community Health's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Community Health is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Community Stock. However, Community Health's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  3.13 Real  3.39 Target  3.59 Hype  3.13
The intrinsic value of Community Health's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow or dividend analysis. That value may differ from its market price, which is determined by factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, headlines, and other external factors that may influence Community Health's stock price.
3.39
Real Value
6.20
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Community Health Systems helps investors to forecast how Community stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Community Health more accurately as focusing exclusively on Community Health's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
-0.25-0.090.21
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
0.323.135.94
Details
9 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
3.263.593.98
Details
When choosing an evaluation method for Community Health Systems, ensure it is appropriate for the firm given its current financial situation and market classification. If more than one evaluation category is relevant, we suggest using all methods to arrive at a better estimate.

Community Health Cash

40.42 Million

Community Revenue by Product

Community Health Total Value Analysis

Community Health Systems is currently anticipated to have company total value of 11.55 B with market capitalization of 438.57 M, debt of 12.1 B, and cash on hands of 37 M. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the Community Health fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
11.55 B
438.57 M
12.1 B
37 M

Community Health Investor Information

About 83.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company last dividend was issued on the 13th of December 2012. Community Health Systems had 121:100 split on the 22nd of April 2016. Community Health Systems may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.

Community Health Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Community Health has an asset utilization ratio of 89.9 percent. This signifies that the Company is making $0.9 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Community Health Systems is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Community Health Profitability Analysis

Considering the key profitability indicators obtained from Community Health's historical financial statements, Community Health's profitability may be sliding down. It has an above-average probability of reporting lower numbers next quarter. Profitability indicators assess Community Health's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Loss  
First Reported
2000-03-31
Previous Quarter
282 M
Current Value
130 M
Quarterly Volatility
270.5 M
 
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As of now, Community Health's Operating Profit Margin is decreasing as compared to previous years. The Community Health's current Gross Profit Margin is estimated to increase to 0.55, while Gross Profit is projected to decrease to under 4.9 B.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.550.48
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
For Community Health profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Community Health Systems to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Community Health utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Community Health's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Community Health over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Community Health Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Community Health is estimated to be -0.089 with future projections ranging from a low of -0.25 to a high of 0.215. Community Health's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 2.45. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Community Health Systems is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Community Health is projected to generate -0.089 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. Community Health earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Community Health EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Community Health's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Community Health, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Community Health Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Community Health's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Community Health is estimated to be -0.089 with the future projection ranging from a low of -0.25 to a high of 0.215. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Community Health Systems is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
-0.25
Lowest
Expected EPS
-0.089
0.21
Highest

Community Health Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Community Health's value are higher than the current market price of the Community Health stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Community Health is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Community Health's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of March 2026Current EPS (TTM)
925.75%
0.0
-0.089
2.45

Community Health Ownership Allocation

Community Health holds a total of 138.52 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Community Health Systems outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Community Health Systems to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Community Health. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Community Health Systems as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Community Health Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 12.63 B. Reported Net Loss for the year was (516 M) with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 5.3 B.

About Community Health Valuation

An absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to Community Stock, attempts to find the value of Community Health Systems based on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Community Health's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, such as dividends, operating cash flow, and various types of growth rates, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Community Health's intrinsic value. In some cases, mostly for established, large-cap companies, we also incorporate more traditional valuation methods such as dividend discount, discounted cash flow, or asset-based models. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Community Health. We calculate exposure to Community Health's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Community Health's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit6.1 B4.9 B
Pretax Profit Margin(0.03)(0.02)
Operating Profit Margin 0.05  0.08 
Net Loss(0.05)(0.04)
Gross Profit Margin 0.48  0.55 

Community Health Growth Indicators

Growth stocks usually refer to those companies expected to grow sales and earnings faster than the market average. Growth stocks typically don't pay dividends, often look expensive, and usually trading at a high P/E ratio. Nevertheless, such valuations could be relatively cheap if the company continues to grow, which will drive the share price up. However, since most investors are paying a high price for a growth stock, based on expectations, if those expectations are not fully realized, growth stocks can see dramatic declines.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding132.1 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.888
Forward Price Earnings26.5252

Community Health Current Valuation Indicators

Valuation refers to the process of determining the present value of Community Health Systems and all of its assets. It can be calculated using a number of techniques. As many analysts who try to value Community we look at many different elements of the entity such as Community's management, its prospective future earnings, the current market value of the company's assets, as well as its capital structure formation.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Community Health, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Community Health's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Community Health's worth.

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