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ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC (ACHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ACHC - US00404A1097 - Common Stock

13.23 USD
-0.3 (-2.22%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 6:43:21 PM
13.2 USD
-0.03 (-0.23%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 6:43:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ACHC. ACHC was compared to 100 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ACHC while its profitability can be described as average. ACHC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ACHC had positive earnings in the past year.
ACHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ACHC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ACHC had a positive operating cash flow.
ACHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

ACHC has a Return On Assets of 1.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACHC outperforms 54.00% of its industry peers.
ACHC's Return On Equity of 3.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACHC outperforms 58.00% of its industry peers.
ACHC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACHC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
ACHC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.93%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.67%
ROE 3.44%
ROIC 5.82%
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)0.6%
ROE(3y)5.75%
ROE(5y)-2.11%
ROIC(3y)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
ACHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

ACHC has a Profit Margin of 3.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACHC outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACHC has grown nicely.
ACHC's Operating Margin of 13.59% is amongst the best of the industry. ACHC outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
ACHC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.59%
PM (TTM) 3.29%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-1.13%
OM growth 5Y1.15%
PM growth 3Y-0.53%
PM growth 5Y8.37%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ACHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ACHC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ACHC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ACHC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ACHC is higher compared to a year ago.
ACHC Yearly Shares OutstandingACHC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
ACHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

ACHC has an Altman-Z score of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that ACHC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.10, ACHC is doing worse than 71.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ACHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating ACHC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, ACHC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.1
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.94%
ACHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

ACHC has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that ACHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ACHC has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACHC outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
ACHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that ACHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ACHC (1.43) is better than 61.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.43
ACHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ACHC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.21%.
Measured over the past years, ACHC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.21% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ACHC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.58% in the last year.
ACHC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.21%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y10.21%
EPS Q2Q%-20.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.58%
Revenue growth 3Y10.87%
Revenue growth 5Y9.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ACHC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.67% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-33.37%
EPS Next 2Y-20.85%
EPS Next 3Y-12.22%
EPS Next 5Y-10.67%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ACHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
ACHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.11, the valuation of ACHC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. ACHC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ACHC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ACHC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.11
Fwd PE 6.4
ACHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.49
ACHC Per share dataACHC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ACHC's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.22% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-20.85%
EPS Next 3Y-12.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ACHC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC

NASDAQ:ACHC (1/12/2026, 6:43:21 PM)

After market: 13.2 -0.03 (-0.23%)

13.23

-0.3 (-2.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners127.26%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners1.25%
Ins Owner Change1.05%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)3.27B
Net Income(TTM)107.36M
Analysts76
Price Target21.64 (63.57%)
Short Float %18.39%
Short Ratio5.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.19%
Min EPS beat(2)5.25%
Max EPS beat(2)17.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.21%
Max EPS beat(4)17.12%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.57%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.45%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.45%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.31%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.68%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)-1.66%
PT rev (3m)-29.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.11
Fwd PE 6.4
P/S 0.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.64
P/B 0.39
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 5.49
EPS(TTM)2.59
EY19.58%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY15.63%
FCF(TTM)-3.76
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.63
OCFY27.44%
SpS35.4
BVpS33.82
TBVpS8.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number44.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.67%
ROE 3.44%
ROCE 7.53%
ROIC 5.82%
ROICexc 5.94%
ROICexgc 10.08%
OM 13.59%
PM (TTM) 3.29%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)0.6%
ROE(3y)5.75%
ROE(5y)-2.11%
ROIC(3y)7.93%
ROIC(5y)7.15%
ROICexc(3y)8.08%
ROICexc(5y)7.37%
ROICexgc(3y)16.06%
ROICexgc(5y)14.72%
ROCE(3y)10.25%
ROCE(5y)9.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.56%
OM growth 3Y-1.13%
OM growth 5Y1.15%
PM growth 3Y-0.53%
PM growth 5Y8.37%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.65
Cap/Depr 372.67%
Cap/Sales 20.89%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 53.43%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 1.1
F-Score4
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)344.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)299.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.21%
EPS 3Y8.69%
EPS 5Y10.21%
EPS Q2Q%-20.88%
EPS Next Y-33.37%
EPS Next 2Y-20.85%
EPS Next 3Y-12.22%
EPS Next 5Y-10.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.58%
Revenue growth 3Y10.87%
Revenue growth 5Y9.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.4%
EBIT growth 3Y9.61%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year12.85%
EBIT Next 3Y6.91%
EBIT Next 5Y11.46%
FCF growth 1Y-499.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-27.13%
OCF growth 3Y-29.78%
OCF growth 5Y-15.9%

ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC / ACHC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ACHC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ACHC.


What is the valuation status for ACHC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC (ACHC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC?

ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC (ACHC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC (ACHC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC (ACHC) is 5.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.39.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ACHC stock?

The dividend rating of ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC (ACHC) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.