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

CYH · Medical Care Facilities ·

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

Quality Score

7.1 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (22/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-10-07, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) trades at $2.74, versus a $3.12 median fair value across its 3 active models — 13.8% above the current price. QOC: 7.1/10. Value Trap Risk: 22/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
CYH
Price
$2.74
Quality Score
7.1/10
Value Trap Risk
22/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: RCMH-DCF suggests +305.8% upside with 59% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (3/13) may reduce confidence

Is Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) appears undervalued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $3.12, 13.8% above the current price of $2.74. Estimates range from $2.45 to $11.12. CYH scores 7.1/10 on fundamental quality and 22/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -20.1% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,777 rated companies as of 2026-10-07. CYH’s +13.8% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Medical Care Facilities sector median is -27.2%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Community Health Systems, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give CYH?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($2.74)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $2.45 -10.6%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $3.12 +13.8%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $11.12 +305.8%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is CYH's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $2.45 to $11.12

CirclFi's 3 active models place Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) between $2.45 and $11.12 per share, a spread of 278% of the median. The median of that range — $3.12 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for CYH, against a current price of $2.74.

Low · EPVHigh · RCMH-DCF
$2.45median $3.12$11.12
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelEarnings Power Value (EPV)$2.45
Most bullish modelRCMH-DCF$11.12
Model agreement2 bullish · 1 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for CYH. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on CYH, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

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 $2.74. With an estimated intrinsic value of $3.12 and 2 of 3 models pointing higher, the median implied return is +13.8%. The most optimistic model, RCMH-DCF, places fair value at $11.12 (+305.8%), while EPV — the most conservative — estimates $2.45 (-10.6%). This +316.5% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Community Health Systems, Inc.'s intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About CYH?

3 of 13 models are currently active for CYH. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for CYH is $3.12 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does CYH Rank in Medical Care Facilities?

Among 60 Medical Care Facilities stocks, CYH ranks #26 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.

See all Most Undervalued Medical Care Facilities Stocks →

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 22/100 (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

3 of 13 models are active for Community Health Systems, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. 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 +316.5% — 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 3 active models, average confidence is 68%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

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.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Community Health Systems, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Medical Care Facilities Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Medical Care Facilities stocks with 13-model coverage

ASTHAstrana Health, Inc.QOC 7.1INNVInnovAge Holding Corp.QOC 6.8LFSTLifeStance Health Group, Inc.QOC 7.1DCGODocGo Inc.QOC 6.8AUNAAuna SAQOC 7.2AMNAMN Healthcare Services, Inc.QOC 6.7AMSAmerican Shared Hospital ServicesQOC 5.9PARKPark Dental Partners, Inc.QOC 3.9ARDTArdent Health, Inc.QOC 8.2ADUSAddus HomeCare CorporationQOC 8.9NHCNational HealthCare CorporationQOC 8.7

Read investment analysis: ASTH · INNV · LFST · DCGO · AUNA · AMN · AMS · PARK · ARDT · ADUS · NHC

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to CYH?

7 companies across all industries closest to CYH’s Quality of Company score of 7.1/10.

OGSONE Gas, Inc.QOC 7.1PORPortland General Electric CompanyQOC 7.1CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc.QOC 7.1CEVACEVA, Inc.QOC 7.1AOUTAmerican Outdoor Brands, Inc.QOC 7.1SSentinelOne, Inc.QOC 7.1NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: OGS · POR · CNR · CEVA · AOUT · S · NVDA

Where Does CYH Sit in CirclFi's Medical Care Facilities Rankings?

CYH is ranked against every other Medical Care Facilities stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

See all Medical Care Facilities stocks ranked →

What Else Do Investors Ask About Community Health Systems, Inc.’s Valuation?

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

CirclFi puts Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH)'s intrinsic value at $3.12 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-10-07, ranging from $2.45 to $11.12. 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 $2.74, 2 of 3 active models suggest CYH may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $3.12, 13.8% above the current price of $2.74 — a consensus view that CYH is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Community Health Systems, Inc.'s business model in Medical Care Facilities.

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 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on CYH?

Of the 3 models currently active on CYH, RCMH-DCF is the most bullish at $11.12 per share, and Earnings Power Value (EPV) is the most bearish at $2.45. CirclFi's published fair value for CYH is the median of that range, $3.12, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 278% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is CYH a value trap in 2026?

Community Health Systems, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 22/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) has a median fair value of $3.12 — 13.8% above the current price of $2.74 — as of 2026-10-07.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/CYH/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this CYH valuation
  • Financial statements: Community Health Systems, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001108109) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for CYH as of ; valuations recomputed .