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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:UHS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9139031002 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

184.47  -4.47 (-2.37%)

After market: 184.47 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

UHS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 103 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While UHS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. UHS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make UHS suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UHS had positive earnings in the past year.
UHS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
UHS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
UHS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
UHS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUHS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.05%, UHS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.26% of the companies in the same industry.
UHS has a better Return On Equity (17.64%) than 85.44% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.74%, UHS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.50% of the companies in the same industry.
UHS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.74%) for UHS is above the 3 year average (8.28%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.05%
ROE 17.64%
ROIC 10.74%
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.4%
ROE(5y)14.27%
ROIC(3y)8.28%
ROIC(5y)8.76%
UHS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUHS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

UHS's Profit Margin of 7.44% is amongst the best of the industry. UHS outperforms 87.38% of its industry peers.
UHS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UHS's Operating Margin of 10.87% is amongst the best of the industry. UHS outperforms 82.52% of its industry peers.
UHS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.87%
PM (TTM) 7.44%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-0.49%
OM growth 5Y-0.12%
PM growth 3Y-2.68%
PM growth 5Y0.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
UHS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUHS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UHS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UHS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UHS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UHS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
UHS Yearly Shares OutstandingUHS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
UHS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUHS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

UHS has an Altman-Z score of 3.05. This indicates that UHS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.05, UHS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.08% of the companies in the same industry.
UHS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.40. This is a neutral value as UHS would need 4.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UHS (4.40) is better than 70.87% of its industry peers.
UHS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating UHS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
UHS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UHS outperforms 51.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.4
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.65%
UHS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUHS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that UHS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UHS has a Current ratio (1.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UHS has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that UHS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UHS has a Quick ratio (1.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.23
UHS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUHS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UHS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 49.29%, which is quite impressive.
UHS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.74% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UHS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.73% in the last year.
UHS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.29%
EPS 3Y12.08%
EPS 5Y10.74%
EPS Q2Q%30.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.73%
Revenue growth 3Y7.78%
Revenue growth 5Y6.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.66%

3.2 Future

UHS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.77% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UHS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.53%
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
EPS Next 5Y10.77%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y6.52%
Revenue Next 5Y4.61%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
UHS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUHS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
UHS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUHS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.38, the valuation of UHS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UHS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UHS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.48, the valuation of UHS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UHS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. UHS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.38
Fwd PE 8.48
UHS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUHS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UHS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UHS is valued cheaper than 85.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.25
EV/EBITDA 7.01
UHS Per share dataUHS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of UHS may justify a higher PE ratio.
UHS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.45%, UHS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, UHS pays a better dividend. On top of this UHS pays more dividend than 80.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.45, UHS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of UHS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.27%!
UHS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
UHS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
UHS Yearly Dividends per shareUHS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

UHS pays out 4.45% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UHS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP4.45%
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
UHS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUHS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
UHS Dividend Payout.UHS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UHS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B

NYSE:UHS (7/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 184.47 0 (0%)

184.47

-4.47 (-2.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)04-28 2025-04-28/amc
Earnings (Next)07-22 2025-07-22/amc
Inst Owners97.38%
Inst Owner Change-0.68%
Ins Owners4.77%
Ins Owner Change13.41%
Market Cap11.89B
Analysts72
Price Target228.15 (23.68%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.45%
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.27%
DP4.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date06-02 2025-06-02 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.4%
Min EPS beat(2)10.15%
Max EPS beat(2)16.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.33%
Min EPS beat(4)0.53%
Max EPS beat(4)29.99%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.31%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.77%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.12%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.16%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)-2.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.38
Fwd PE 8.48
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 11.25
P/OCF 5.85
P/B 1.75
P/tB 4.19
EV/EBITDA 7.01
EPS(TTM)17.78
EY9.64%
EPS(NY)21.74
Fwd EY11.79%
FCF(TTM)16.39
FCFY8.89%
OCF(TTM)31.51
OCFY17.08%
SpS249.6
BVpS105.3
TBVpS44.03
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.05%
ROE 17.64%
ROCE 13.93%
ROIC 10.74%
ROICexc 10.85%
ROICexgc 15.9%
OM 10.87%
PM (TTM) 7.44%
GM N/A
FCFM 6.57%
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)13.4%
ROE(5y)14.27%
ROIC(3y)8.28%
ROIC(5y)8.76%
ROICexc(3y)8.36%
ROICexc(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc(3y)12.5%
ROICexgc(5y)14.04%
ROCE(3y)10.74%
ROCE(5y)11.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.9%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.74%
OM growth 3Y-0.49%
OM growth 5Y-0.12%
PM growth 3Y-2.68%
PM growth 5Y0.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.4
Debt/EBITDA 1.97
Cap/Depr 164.53%
Cap/Sales 6.06%
Interest Coverage 11.82
Cash Conversion 86.78%
Profit Quality 88.26%
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.23
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score8
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)139.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.95%
Profit Quality(3y)70.11%
Profit Quality(5y)77.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.29%
EPS 3Y12.08%
EPS 5Y10.74%
EPS Q2Q%30.81%
EPS Next Y19.53%
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
EPS Next 5Y10.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.73%
Revenue growth 3Y7.78%
Revenue growth 5Y6.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.66%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y6.52%
Revenue Next 5Y4.61%
EBIT growth 1Y35.97%
EBIT growth 3Y7.25%
EBIT growth 5Y6.7%
EBIT Next Year52.15%
EBIT Next 3Y19.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y662.27%
FCF growth 3Y242.18%
FCF growth 5Y7.48%
OCF growth 1Y141.37%
OCF growth 3Y32.75%
OCF growth 5Y7.52%