Acadia Healthcare shares plummet, analysts warn against investment

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. has seen a significant drop in its stock price, falling 62% over the last year. Current trading values show the shares at 10 times their expected earnings and below one times their book value, specifically at 0.8 times. Despite this low valuation, the company's return on equity (ROE) stands at around 8-9%. Additionally, its operating cash flow is also valued at 0.8 times. Analysts caution that there may not be a favorable opportunity for mid-term investments in Acadia Healthcare. The article highlights that the author does not hold any stocks or options related to Acadia and has no plans to invest in the near future. This analysis is based solely on the author's views and does not constitute financial advice.