Market Analysis — MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES
IA market | 5 hospitals | HHI: 4,063 (Concentrated)
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5
Hospitals in Market
1,325
Total Beds
$1.7B
Market Revenue
Concentrated
HHI: 4,063
Narrow
Moat Rating (7/10)
#2
Market Share Rank
Competitive Moat (Mauboussin Framework)
Based on "Measuring the Moat" adapted for healthcare. Score 0-10: wide (8+), narrow (5-7), none (<5).
Scale Advantagestrong
Switching Costshigh
Market Share37.4%
Top 3 Concentration98.0%
Network Density0.38
Margin vs Market-10.0%
Bed Util vs Market+11.2%
What This Means
This hospital has a narrow moat — narrow moat — some competitive advantages, but vulnerable to new entrants. The IA market is highly concentrated — few dominant players, potential antitrust concerns (HHI: 4,063).
Implications: Operational improvements are the primary value driver — see the EBITDA bridge. Compare against peers via comparables or see the full IA market.
Top Competitors
| Hospital | Beds | Revenue | Rev Share | Bed Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER | 576 | $862M | 50.7% | 43.5% |
| BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER | 113 | $170M | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| MERCY REHAB HOSPITAL IOWA | 50 | $22M | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| SSH - DES MOINES | 30 | $12M | 0.7% | 2.3% |
Regional Payer Mix
■ Medicare 39%■ Medicaid 28%■ Commercial 33%