Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) is a prominent player in the healthcare sector, specifically within the Zacks Medical - Hospital industry. The company operates a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States, providing a range of medical services. Despite facing challenges in recent years, CYH has shown resilience and adaptability in its financial performance.
On October 23, 2025, CYH reported an impressive earnings per share (EPS) of $1.27, far exceeding the anticipated loss of $0.28. This performance is a significant improvement from the previous year's third quarter, where the company reported a loss of $0.30 per share. The earnings surprise of nearly 497% highlights the company's ability to outperform market expectations, as highlighted by Zacks.
In addition to the strong EPS, CYH achieved a revenue of approximately $3.09 billion, surpassing the estimated $2.99 billion. This revenue figure not only exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.22% but also matched the revenues from the same period last year. The company has consistently surpassed consensus revenue estimates in recent quarters, demonstrating its robust financial health.
The price-to-sales ratio of 0.036 suggests that the stock is valued at a fraction of its sales, which may attract value investors. The enterprise value to sales ratio of 0.051 further reflects the company's valuation in relation to its revenue.
CYH's financial stability is supported by a current ratio of 1.59, indicating a healthy level of current assets relative to current liabilities. However, the debt-to-equity ratio of -0.59 shows that the company has more liabilities than equity, which could be a concern for investors. Despite these challenges, CYH's recent performance and ability to exceed expectations suggest a potential for future growth and stability.
