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 2026-08-28, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) trades at $2.93, versus a $3.68 median fair value across its 3 active models — 25.6% above the current price. QOC: 7.1/10. Value Trap Risk: 22/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
CYH
Price
$2.93
Quality Score
7.1/10
Value Trap Risk
22/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: RCMH-DCF suggests +95.6% 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 $3.68, 25.6% above the current price of $2.93. Estimates range from $3.34 to $5.73. 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 -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. CYH’s +25.6% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Medical Care Facilities sector median is -28.3%. 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 ($2.93)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $3.68 +25.6%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $3.34 +14.0%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $5.73 +95.6%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is CYH's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $3.34 to $5.73

CirclFi's 3 active models place Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) between $3.34 and $5.73 per share, a spread of 65% of the median. The median of that range — $3.68 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for CYH, against a current price of $2.93.

Low · Markov DDMHigh · RCMH-DCF
$3.34median $3.68$5.73
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelMarkov DDM$3.34
Most bullish modelRCMH-DCF$5.73
Model agreement3 bullish · 0 bearishmoderate

A band of this width is typical. The methods agree on direction but weight growth, reinvestment and risk differently, so treat the median as a centre of gravity rather than a precise target.

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, the weight of evidence tilts decidedly bullish for Community Health Systems, Inc.. Trading at $2.93 against an estimated intrinsic value of $3.68, 3 of 3 active models flag meaningful upside of +25.6% at the median. The most optimistic model, RCMH-DCF, places fair value at $5.73 (+95.6%), while Markov DDM — the most conservative — estimates $3.34 (+14.0%). This +81.6% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Community Health Systems, Inc.'s intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bullish — adding weight to the bullish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About CYH?

3 of 13 models are currently active for CYH. All 3 active models suggest the stock trades below fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for CYH is $3.68 — 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 +81.6% — 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 7.1DCGODocGo Inc.QOC 6.8AUNAAuna SAQOC 7.2AMNAMN Healthcare Services, Inc.QOC 6.7JYNTThe Joint Corp.QOC 7.2INNVInnovAge Holding Corp.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 · DCGO · AUNA · AMN · JYNT · INNV · 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.

PORPortland General Electric CompanyQOC 7.1RJETRepublic Airways Holdings Inc.QOC 7.1OGSONE Gas, Inc.QOC 7.1HDLSuper Hi International Holding Ltd.QOC 7.1NVCRNovoCure LimitedQOC 7.1LTRXLantronix, Inc.QOC 7.1NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: POR · RJET · OGS · HDL · NVCR · LTRX · 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 $3.68 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $3.34 to $5.73. 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 $2.93, 3 of 3 active models suggest CYH may be undervalued, while 0 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $3.68, 25.6% above the current price of $2.93 — 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 $5.73 per share, and Markov DDM is the most bearish at $3.34. CirclFi's published fair value for CYH is the median of that range, $3.68, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 65% of the median — a normal spread for a company of this profile. 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 $3.68 — 25.6% above the current price of $2.93 — as of 2026-08-28.” 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 .