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Community Health Systems Inc (CYH)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: CYH (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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9 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $4.21

1 Year Target Price $4.21

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$4.21Target price
Low$2.24
Current$3.4
high$6.29

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -44.5%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 475.64M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.21
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.21
Volume (30-day avg) 9
Beta 2.13
52 Weeks Range 2.24 - 6.29
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.24 - 6.29
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.68

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -3.86%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.23%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.78%
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 26.53
Enterprise Value 12023638831
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value 12023638831
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.84
Shares Outstanding 140306000
Shares Floating 95639435
Shares Outstanding 140306000
Shares Floating 95639435
Percent Insiders 8.12
Percent Institutions 82.8

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 4.21
Buy 1
Strong Buy 2
Buy 1
Strong Buy 2
Hold 4
Sell 1
Strong Sell 1
Strong Sell 1

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Community Health Systems Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Community Health Systems (CHS) was founded in 1986. It has grown through acquisitions to become one of the largest publicly traded hospital companies in the U.S. CHS focuses on providing healthcare services in communities across the country.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Hospital Operations: CHS owns and operates general acute care hospitals and affiliated outpatient centers, delivering a range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services.
  • Healthcare Services: The company provides a variety of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic services, and rehabilitation services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Tim Hingtgen is the current CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and various executive management roles overseeing different aspects of the business.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Inpatient Services: CHS provides a wide array of inpatient hospital services. The inpatient market is highly competitive, with major players like HCA Healthcare (HCA) and Tenet Healthcare (THC). Market share data at this granular level is not readily available for specific services. Competition: HCA, THC, UHS.
  • Outpatient Services: CHS also provides outpatient services through affiliated centers. The outpatient market is rapidly growing. Competition: HCA, THC, ASCs.

Market Dynamics

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The hospital industry is facing challenges like rising costs, changing reimbursement models, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Consolidation is a major trend.

Positioning

CHS is a major player in the hospital industry, focusing on community-based healthcare. Its competitive advantages include its extensive network of hospitals and its focus on providing quality care.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. CHS is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its extensive network and service offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive hospital network
  • Focus on community healthcare
  • Established brand recognition

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Exposure to reimbursement pressures
  • Operational inefficiencies in some facilities

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Growth of outpatient services
  • Adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency

Threats

  • Changes in healthcare regulations
  • Increased competition from other hospital systems
  • Economic downturn impacting patient volumes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HCA
  • THC
  • UHS

Competitive Landscape

CHS faces intense competition from larger, more financially stable hospital systems. Its competitive advantage lies in its community focus and extensive network, but it needs to address its debt burden to compete effectively.

Major Acquisitions

Brazosport Health System

  • Year: 2015
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 162
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded CHS's presence in the Texas market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion. However, recent performance has been impacted by financial challenges.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, with some projecting moderate growth and others anticipating continued challenges.

Recent Initiatives: CHS has been focused on divesting assets to reduce debt and improve financial performance.

Summary

Community Health Systems faces financial challenges due to its high debt levels. While its extensive hospital network is a strength, it struggles with profitability and reimbursement pressures. Strategic initiatives aimed at debt reduction are crucial for its long-term viability. Addressing operational inefficiencies is key to improve stability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings
  • Market Research Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • Company Website

Disclaimers:

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About Community Health Systems Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Franklin, TN, United States
IPO Launch date 1991-03-07
CEO & Director Mr. Tim L. Hingtgen
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Care Facilities
Full time employees 45000
Full time employees 45000

Community Health Systems, Inc. owns, leases, and operates general acute care hospitals in the United States. The company offers general acute care, emergency room, general and specialty surgery, critical care, internal medicine, obstetrics, diagnostic, psychiatric, and rehabilitation services, as well as skilled nursing and home care services. It also provides outpatient services at primary care practices, urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging and diagnostic centers, and direct-to-consumer virtual health visits. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.