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SunLink Health Systems Inc (SSY)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SSY (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -47.74% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.16M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.35 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.12 | 52 Weeks Range 0.62 - 1.55 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.62 - 1.55 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.39 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) -9.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -13.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) -22.34% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -636769 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 |
Enterprise Value -636769 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.14 | Shares Outstanding 7040600 | Shares Floating 4663203 |
Shares Outstanding 7040600 | Shares Floating 4663203 | ||
Percent Insiders 28.36 | Percent Institutions 15.78 |
Upturn AI SWOT
SunLink Health Systems Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
SunLink Health Systems, Inc. was founded to operate community hospitals and related healthcare businesses in geographically diverse areas. It focuses on providing quality medical services in underserved areas.
Core Business Areas
- Healthcare Services: Operates hospitals and related healthcare entities, offering inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.
- Pharmacy Services: Provides pharmacy services through its healthcare facilities.
Leadership and Structure
Robert M. Thornton Jr. is the CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Inpatient Hospital Services: Provides acute care services, including surgery, medical treatment, and intensive care. Limited market share data is available. Competitors include larger hospital chains and regional healthcare providers.
- Outpatient Services: Offers diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and other outpatient services. Market share data is limited. Competitors are national players and the regional players for outpatient services.
- Pharmacy Services: Medication management. SunLink's pharmacy services are typically tied to their hospital services and the total amount of revenue generated is not clear.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The healthcare industry is heavily regulated and facing increasing cost pressures, technological advancements, and changing patient demographics. Rural hospitals face unique challenges.
Positioning
SunLink focuses on serving smaller communities, offering a range of essential healthcare services. Its competitive advantage lies in its local presence and understanding of community needs.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for rural healthcare in the US is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. SunLink captures a very small fraction of this, focusing on specific geographic areas.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Focus on underserved markets
- Local market knowledge
- Established relationships with community stakeholders
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Dependence on government funding
- Small size limits economies of scale
Opportunities
- Expanding services in existing markets
- Acquiring smaller hospitals
- Telehealth initiatives
Threats
- Changes in healthcare regulations
- Increased competition from larger healthcare systems
- Economic downturn affecting patient volumes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HCA
- THC
- CYH
Competitive Landscape
SunLink faces strong competition from larger, better-resourced healthcare systems. Its focus on smaller communities provides a niche market but also limits its growth potential.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth cannot be determined due to lack of accessible and verifiable financial information from public sources.
Future Projections: Future projections are not available due to limited analyst coverage and accessible financial data.
Recent Initiatives: SunLink focuses on improving operational efficiency and expanding services within its existing facilities.
Summary
SunLink Health Systems operates in the challenging rural healthcare market. Its focus on underserved areas provides a niche, but it faces significant financial and competitive pressures. Limited access to capital and smaller scale operation present challenges. Adaptability to regulatory changes and strategic operational improvements are crucial for sustainability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Market Data Providers (where available)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Financial data may be limited or unavailable, impacting the accuracy of the analysis. Market share estimates are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About SunLink Health Systems Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | Executive Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Robert M. Thornton Jr. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Pharmaceutical Retailers | Full time employees - | Website https://www.sunlinkhealth.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.sunlinkhealth.com | ||
SunLink Health Systems, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides healthcare products and services in the southeastern United States. The company operates through Healthcare Services and Pharmacy segments. It is also involved in provision of specialty and non-specialty pharmaceutical and biological products, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, behavioural and specialty hospitals, hospices, and correctional facilities; non-institutional pharmacy services, including private residences; and durable medical equipment products and services, including the sale and rental of products for institutional clients or to patients in institutional settings and patient-administered home care, as well as retails pharmacy products and services. In addition, the company owns 3.73 acres of unimproved land; and offers IT services. SunLink Health Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1959 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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