Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Fair Value 2026

CYH · Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

7.1 /10

32 fundamental signals · 9 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (18/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-07-13, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) trades at $3.48. QOC: 7.1/10. Value Trap Risk: 18/100 (SAFE). 9/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
CYH
Price
$3.48
Quality Score
7.1/10
Value Trap Risk
18/100
Models Active
9/13
Last Updated
Strength: CUCE Ensemble suggests +347.9% upside with 10% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (9/13) may reduce confidence

Valuation Matrix

9 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($3.48)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
CUCE Ensemble
Low Conviction
$15.57 +347.9%
First Chicago
High Conviction
$0.69 -80.2%
EROIC Spread
High Conviction
$8.92 +156.6%
Markov DDM
High Conviction
$14.93 +329.7%

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What Is Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, our multi-model framework produces a cautiously optimistic read on Community Health Systems, Inc. at $3.48. With an estimated intrinsic value of $9.97 and 6 of 9 models pointing higher, the average implied return is +187.0%. The most optimistic model, RCMH-DCF, places fair value at $18.73 (+438.9%), while First Chicago — the most conservative — estimates $0.69 (-80.2%). This +519.1% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Community Health Systems, Inc.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About CYH?

9 of 13 models are currently active for CYH. Of these, 6 models suggest upside while 3 models suggest overvaluation. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does CYH Rank in Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC?

Among 5 Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC stocks, CYH ranks #4 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.1/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.1 indicates above-average quality.

Community Health Systems, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is CYH a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns CYH a score of 18/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

9 of 13 models are active for Community Health Systems, Inc.. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Community Health Systems, Inc. scores 7.1 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a solid rating that maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +519.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every CYH valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across CYH's 9 active models, average confidence is 41%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Community Health Systems, Inc.

What is Community Health Systems, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

Based on CirclFi's 13-model analysis, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) has multiple fair value estimates. The Bayesian DCF model runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion to estimate intrinsic value. The Quality of Company score is 7.1/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is CYH overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $3.48, 6 of 9 active models suggest CYH may be undervalued, while 3 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Community Health Systems, Inc.'s business model in Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC.

What does a Quality of Company score of 7.1 mean for CYH?

Community Health Systems, Inc.'s QOC of 7.1/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on CYH?

CirclFi analyzes CYH with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 9 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is CYH a value trap in 2026?

Community Health Systems, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 18/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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