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Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) Stock

Community Health Systems Inc Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Community Health Systems Inc (CYH), a prominent company in the healthcare sector within the medical care facilities industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $4.23. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $2.24 and $4.64. This places the current price at 91.2% of its 52-week high and 88.8% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 377,750. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 73.33, suggesting overbought conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $3.09 by 36.89%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $3.13 by 35.14%. The MACD histogram is 0.13, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: 0.28, Signal Line: 0.15). There are currently 2 active alerts set for CYH by users.

52-Week Range

$4.64 - $2.24

-8.84% from high · +88.76% from low

Avg Daily Volume

2,762,992

20-day average

100-day avg: 2,551,737

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

1.73

Forward P/E

26.53

PEG Ratio

-1.64

Potentially undervalued

EV/EBITDA

7.77

EPS (TTM)

-$1.47

Price to Sales

0.04

Beta

1.88

More volatile than market

How is CYH valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Valuation data is not available for this stock.
What is CYH's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.88, Community Health Systems Inc is significantly more volatile than the market. For every 10% market move, this stock tends to move 19% in the same direction. Higher beta stocks offer greater potential returns but with increased risk.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

-1.52%

Operating Margin

8.71%

EBITDA

$1.26B

Return on Equity

0.00%

Return on Assets

3.92%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-0.20%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-88.80%

How profitable and efficient is CYH's business model?
Community Health Systems Inc achieves a profit margin of -1.52%, meaning it retains $-1.52 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 8.71% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes.0
What are CYH's recent growth trends?
Community Health Systems Inc's revenue declined by 0.20% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 88.80% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$452.6M

Revenue (TTM)

$12.65B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$95.19

Shares Outstanding

140.12M

Book Value/Share

-$12.19

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is CYH's market capitalization and position?
Community Health Systems Inc has a market capitalization of $452.6M, classifying it as a small-cap stock (under $2B). Small-caps offer significant growth potential but come with higher volatility and risk. They can be more sensitive to economic conditions but may provide outsized returns if successful. With 140.12M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does CYH's price compare to its book value?
Community Health Systems Inc's book value per share is -$12.19, while the current stock price is $4.23, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of -0.35. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$3.56

15.74% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

1

Hold

5

Sell

1

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for CYH?
9 analysts cover CYH with 22% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $3.56 implies -15.7% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on CYH?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell, 1 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Oct 24, 2025, 01:02 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

73.33

Overbought

50-Day Moving Average

$3.09

36.89% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$3.13

35.14% above MA-200

MACD Line

0.28

MACD Signal

0.15

MACD Histogram

0.13

Bullish

What does CYH's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for CYH is currently 73.33, indicating the stock is in overbought territory (above 70). This suggests strong recent buying pressure that may be unsustainable. While overbought conditions can persist in strong trends, traders often watch for RSI divergences or a drop below 70 as potential sell signals. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
How should traders interpret CYH's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 0.28 above the signal line at 0.15, with histogram at 0.13. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The 50-day MA ($3.09) is below the 200-day MA ($3.13), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently above both MAs, confirming strength.

Indicators last updated: Oct 30, 2025, 12:37 AM

Active Alerts

Alert Condition
RSI Threshold Cross
Threshold
86
Created
Oct 28, 2025, 03:40 PM
Alert Condition
Price falls below
Threshold
$3.11
Created
Oct 27, 2025, 03:43 PM

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