Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) — Stock Score Summary

Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (71/100), and Momentum (47/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. A hospital operator with low margins, high capital intensity, and significant exposure to labor inflation and government reimbursement risks.

Ardent Health, Inc. is a leading provider of healthcare services, operating acute care hospitals, specialty hospitals, and multi-specialty clinics across diverse US markets. The company focuses on mid-sized, high-growth urban and suburban markets, establishing dominant regional networks through strategic joint ventures and capital investments. Ardent's competitive moat is built on its scale, integrated delivery networks, and strong partnerships with local academic medical centers.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$9.41
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (TTM)9.05
P/E (Forward)6.52
Price/Book0.92
Return on Equity13.9%
Return on Invested Capital8.0%
Debt/Equity132.31
Gross Margin58.6%
Operating Margin5.1%
Revenue Growth7.0%
Free Cash Flow$116M

Ardent Health, Inc. operates in the Medical Care Facilities industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ardent Health, Inc.’s (ARDT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) is 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (71), and Momentum (47) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ardent Health, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ardent Health, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 92/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ardent Health, Inc. in?
Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Care Facilities industry (United States).
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