HCA Healthcare, Inc.

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

348.05
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+19.39
(+5.90%)
27.69EPS
12.43P/E
66.94BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc carries a market capitalization of 66.94B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 110.54B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap66.94B
Enterprise Value110.54B

Important Dates

HCA Healthcare Inc's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

Earnings Date10/27/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc has 217.96M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding217.96M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.43. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.09, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -12.48.

PE Ratio12.43
PS Ratio1.09
PB Ratio-12.48
P/TBV Ratio-4.79
P/FCF Ratio14.52
P/OCF Ratio7.65

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.66 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.75 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 11.29 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. HCA Healthcare Inc trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 17.45, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 110.54B versus a market cap of 66.94B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.75
EV / EBITDA8.66
EV / EBIT11.29
EV / FCF17.45

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc maintains a current ratio of 0.99, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -1,606.48, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.82 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.99
Quick Ratio0.77
Debt / Equity-1,606.48
Debt / EBITDA3.26
Interest Coverage6.82

Financial Efficiency

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These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 20.63 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 11.14, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 16.41, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 197,558.75 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 319,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 25.94 indicates how many times HCA Healthcare Inc sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Assets (ROA)11.14
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)20.63
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)16.41
Revenue Per Employee197,558.75
Employee Count319,000.00
Inventory Turnover25.94

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc recorded 1.63B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 20.44, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 7.97B, leaving 5.53B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax1.63B
Effective Tax Rate20.44

Stock Price Statistics

As of the close on September 16, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc's stock has gained approximately 0.72% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change0.72%

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc generated 63.02B in revenue and converted that into 5.53B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 27.69. EBITDA reached 12.76B, while operating income came in at 9.75B.

Revenue63.02B
Gross Profit26.83B
Operating Income9.75B
Pretax Income7.97B
Net Income5.53B
EBITDA12.76B
EBIT9.79B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)27.69

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc holds 818.33M in cash and equivalents against 41.65B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 39.35B. Total book value stands at -5.37B, with working capital of -98.56M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents818.33M
Total Debt41.65B
Net Debt39.35B
Equity (Book Value)-5.37B
Book Value Per Share-24.62
Working Capital-98.56M

Cash Flow

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HCA Healthcare Inc produced 8.99B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -4.14B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 4.84B - equivalent to 21.65 per share.

Operating Cash Flow8.99B
Capital Expenditures-4.14B
Free Cash Flow4.84B
FCF Per Share21.65

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc posted a gross margin of 42.58, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 15.48 and net profit margin of 8.77 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin42.58
Operating Margin15.48
Pretax Margin12.65
Profit Margin8.77
EBITDA Margin20.25

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc paid dividends of 2.46 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 7.69 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.89, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 6.64, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to HCA Healthcare Inc shareholders.

Dividend Per Share2.46
Payout Ratio7.69
Shareholder Yield6.64
FCF Yield6.89

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, HCA Healthcare Inc has an Altman Z-Score of 2.82, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.82