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 →