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Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (ACHC)

Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (ACHC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/10/2025: ACHC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

14 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $26.89

1 Year Target Price $26.89

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$26.89 Target price
52w Low $17.12
Current$18.17
52w High $47.08

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -24.42%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.76B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.82
1Y Target Price 26.89
Price to earnings Ratio 16.82
1Y Target Price 26.89
Volume (30-day avg) 14
Beta 0.89
52 Weeks Range 17.12 - 47.08
Updated Date 11/9/2025
52 Weeks Range 17.12 - 47.08
Updated Date 11/9/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.16

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-30
When -
Estimate 0.6917
Actual 0.72

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.04%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.52%
Return on Equity (TTM) 3.69%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.82
Forward PE 10.15
Enterprise Value 4712552279
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.54
Enterprise Value 4712552279
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.46
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.47
Shares Outstanding 90444261
Shares Floating 85420913
Shares Outstanding 90444261
Shares Floating 85420913
Percent Insiders 1.84
Percent Institutions 120.8

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Acadia Healthcare Company Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Acadia Healthcare was founded in 2005. It rapidly expanded through acquisitions of behavioral healthcare facilities, becoming a major player in the US market. The company focuses on providing treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Inpatient Psychiatric Services: Provides acute inpatient psychiatric care for adults, adolescents, and children. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis stabilization.
  • Residential Treatment Centers: Offers longer-term residential treatment programs for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on rehabilitation and skill-building.
  • Outpatient Services: Provides a range of outpatient services, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs).

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Acadia Healthcare is led by Christopher Hunter (CEO). The organizational structure includes regional and facility-level management, overseeing the operations of various behavioral healthcare facilities.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Inpatient Psychiatric Services: Provides short-term acute care, addressing immediate mental health needs. Competitors include Universal Health Services (UHS) and hospitals with psychiatric units. Specific market share data is not easily available as it's fragmented across geographies and types of facilities. Revenue is a significant portion of overall company revenue.
  • Residential Treatment Programs: Offers longer-term therapeutic interventions for various mental health and substance use disorders. Competitors include specialized residential treatment centers and other behavioral health providers. Market share data is fragmented. Revenue is a portion of overall company revenue.
  • Outpatient Services: Including partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs, providing flexible treatment options. Competitors include community mental health centers and private practice therapists. Market share data is difficult to quantify precisely. Revenue is a portion of overall company revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The behavioral healthcare industry is experiencing growing demand due to increased awareness of mental health issues, rising rates of substance use disorders, and expanding insurance coverage. The industry is also characterized by regulatory complexity and a need for qualified professionals.

Positioning

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the US, operating a large network of facilities. Its competitive advantages include its scale, established reputation, and comprehensive range of services.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for behavioral healthcare in the US is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Acadia Healthcare captures a single-digit percentage of this TAM, leaving substantial room for growth.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large network of facilities
  • Comprehensive range of services
  • Established reputation
  • Strong relationships with payers
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • Labor shortages
  • Reputational risks associated with patient care
  • High debt levels

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing new service lines
  • Increasing utilization of telehealth
  • Acquiring smaller behavioral healthcare providers
  • Increased awareness of mental health issues

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Changes in reimbursement rates
  • Economic downturn
  • Negative publicity
  • Rising operating costs

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • UHS
  • LHCG
  • AMED

Competitive Landscape

Acadia Healthcare competes with other large behavioral healthcare providers, as well as smaller regional and local providers. Its scale and comprehensive range of services provide a competitive advantage.

Major Acquisitions

CenterPointe Behavioral Health System

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 80
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Acadia's presence in the Midwest.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Acadia Healthcare has experienced significant growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Acadia Healthcare, driven by increasing demand for behavioral healthcare services. Revenue is expected to grow double digits the next 3 years

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expanding telehealth services, developing new service lines, and optimizing facility operations.

Summary

Acadia Healthcare is a significant player in the behavioral healthcare market, benefiting from increasing demand and a comprehensive range of services. The company's growth strategy, which includes acquisitions, has propelled its expansion, but has also increased it's debt. Labor shortages and regulatory changes represent challenges, but its established reputation and market position offer advantages. The company has strong financials and shows good growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst reports
  • Industry publications

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About Acadia Healthcare Company Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Franklin, TN, United States
IPO Launch date 1994-03-04
CEO & Director Mr. Christopher Howal Hunter
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Care Facilities
Full time employees 19192
Full time employees 19192

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. provides behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company develops and operates acute inpatient psychiatric facilities; specialty treatment facilities comprising residential recovery facilities and eating disorder facilities; comprehensive treatment centers; and residential treatment centers, as well as facilities providing outpatient behavioral healthcare services for the behavioral healthcare and recovery needs of communities. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.