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Ardent Health, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $1.5B · Avg Vol: $6M/d

93
StockRank
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Q
65
V
78
M
51
P/E (TTM)
11.1x
ROE
13.9%
D/E
1.3x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Ardent Health has momentum at M49, just below the floor, and a 3.5% EPS cut on file. The 0.01% insider purchase is too small to weigh. A hospital operator with estimates being trimmed is a watch, not a pass.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue5.1B5.4B6.0B6.3B7.2%6.4B6.4B6.7B3.0%
EPS1.340.381.590.96-10.5%0.940.800.77-10.2%
Shares141.0M141.0M142.7M142.9M+1.3%143.4M
Debt2.4B2.4B2.3B2.3B-1.0%2.3B
Equity0000
Op CF-38.4M221.7M315.0M470.5M45.7%435.1M
Inv CF46.6M-138.0M-220.5M-214.2M
Fin CF-270.3M-102.3M24.6M-103.5M
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PRICE (1Y)+10.0%
8.919.399.8610.3410.82Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$10.64
RSI (14)
45.8
52W High
$15.48
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC
8.0%68.0
ROE
13.9%80.7
GP/Assets
71.2%95.1
Op. Margin
5.1%56.1
FCF/Assets
2.2%56.2
Piotroski
783.4
Int. Cover
6.2x54.4
D/E Ratio
1.32x10.4
Current Ratio
2.12x39.9
Value
78
P/E (TTM)
11.1x86.3
EV/EBITDA
7.1x83.2
P/FCF
13.1x76.1
P/B
1.1x81.3
P/S
0.2x97.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
51
52W High %
69%52.3
RS 6M
15%85.0
SMA 50/200
0.97x58.1
EPS Rev 4W
-5.7%5.6
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+32%44.1
Q Growth
-4%35.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.5B
P/E (Forward)
8.4x
Gross Margin
58.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ARDT are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ARDTArdent Health, Inc.(you)$1.5B93STRONG BUY
HCSGHealthcare Services Group, Inc.$1.6B92STRONG BUY
AMNAMN Healthcare Services, Inc.$1.3B95STRONG BUY
AVAHAveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc.$2.1B94STRONG BUY
ADUSAddus HomeCare Corporation$2.1B94STRONG BUY
MDPediatrix Medical Group, Inc.$2.2B98STRONG BUY
GRDNGuardian Pharmacy Services, Inc.$2.6B91STRONG BUY
ASTHAstrana Health, Inc.$2.0B86STRONG BUY
NUTXNutex Health Inc.$1.0B99STRONG BUY
INNVInnovAge Holding Corp.$1.6B78BUY

Peer medians: ROE -25.6% · P/E 27.9x · Gross margin 50.5%

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

Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (78/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ardent Health has momentum at M49, just below the floor, and a 3.5% EPS cut on file. The 0.01% insider purchase is too small to weigh. A hospital operator with estimates being trimmed is a watch, not a pass.

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$10.64
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (TTM)11.11
P/E (Forward)8.39
Price/Book1.12
Return on Equity13.9%
Return on Invested Capital8.0%
Debt/Equity1.32x
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 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (78), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ardent Health, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. 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 93/100. 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).