Market Analysis — CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC.
WV market | 6 hospitals | HHI: 6,352 (Concentrated)
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6
Hospitals in Market
1,196
Total Beds
$1.6B
Market Revenue
Concentrated
HHI: 6,352
Narrow
Moat Rating (7/10)
#1
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 Share78.5%
Top 3 Concentration94.8%
Network Density0.50
Margin vs Market-24.3%
Bed Util vs Market-5.8%
What This Means
This hospital has a narrow moat — narrow moat — some competitive advantages, but vulnerable to new entrants. The WV market is highly concentrated — few dominant players, potential antitrust concerns (HHI: 6,352).
Implications: Operational improvements are the primary value driver — see the EBITDA bridge. Compare against peers via comparables or see the full WV market.
Top Competitors
| Hospital | Beds | Revenue | Rev Share | Bed Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 176 | $209M | 12.7% | 14.7% |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | 40 | $58M | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 7 | $36M | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| HIGHLAND HOSPITAL | 115 | $32M | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| SSH - CHARLESTON | 32 | $18M | 1.1% | 2.7% |
Regional Payer Mix
■ Medicare 24%■ Medicaid 8%■ Commercial 68%