UNIVERSAL HEALTH RLTY INCOME (UHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UHT - US91359E1055 - REIT
41.56 USD
+0.55 (+1.34%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to UHT. UHT was compared to 130 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While UHT has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. UHT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. UHT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UHT was profitable.
In the past year UHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years UHT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UHT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.13%, UHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
UHT's Return On Equity of 10.85% is amongst the best of the industry. UHT outperforms 91.54% of its industry peers.
UHT's Return On Invested Capital of 5.12% is amongst the best of the industry. UHT outperforms 93.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UHT is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.12%) for UHT is above the 3 year average (4.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.13% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 5.12% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)9.2%
ROE(5y)17.24%
ROIC(3y)4.57%
ROIC(5y)4.42%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of UHT (18.19%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UHT has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 36.17%, UHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UHT has grown nicely.
UHT has a Gross Margin (69.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UHT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.19% | ||
| GM | 69.81% |
OM growth 3Y2.67%
OM growth 5Y2.18%
PM growth 3Y-46.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UHT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UHT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for UHT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
UHT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UHT has an Altman-Z score of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that UHT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
UHT's Altman-Z score of 0.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UHT outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UHT is 9.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take UHT, 9.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.36, UHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.26 is on the high side and indicates that UHT has dependencies on debt financing.
UHT's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.26 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UHT is outperformed by 73.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
UHT has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that UHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UHT's Current ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UHT outperforms 46.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that UHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UHT has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UHT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.81%.
UHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.14% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.14% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.81%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5Y0.14%
EPS Q2Q%-15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.14%
Revenue growth 3Y5.55%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.55%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UHT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.77% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.82%
EPS Next 2Y12.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.22 indicates a quite expensive valuation of UHT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UHT is cheaper than 63.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UHT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, UHT is valued on the expensive side.
86.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UHT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.71), we can say UHT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as UHT.
85.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UHT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UHT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of UHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)227.48
EPS Next 2Y12.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.05%, UHT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
UHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.66.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, UHT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UHT has a limited annual growth rate of 1.42%.
UHT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
UHT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.42%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
227.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UHT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UHT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP227.14%
EPS Next 2Y12.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
NYSE:UHT (9/17/2025, 12:58:04 PM)
41.56
+0.55 (+1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.68%
Inst Owner Change-1.07%
Ins Owners2.52%
Ins Owner Change5.39%
Market Cap576.44M
Analysts45
Price Target41.82 (0.63%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio4.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
Yearly Dividend2.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.42%
DP227.14%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-12.77%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.79 | ||
| P/S | 5.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.92 | ||
| P/B | 3.49 | ||
| P/tB | 3.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
EPS(TTM)1.29
EY3.1%
EPS(NY)1.75
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)2.88
FCFY6.92%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY8.39%
SpS7.11
BVpS11.91
TBVpS11.44
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)227.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.13% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROCE | 6.48% | ||
| ROIC | 5.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.25% | ||
| OM | 36.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.19% | ||
| GM | 69.81% | ||
| FCFM | 40.48% |
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)9.2%
ROE(5y)17.24%
ROIC(3y)4.57%
ROIC(5y)4.42%
ROICexc(3y)4.63%
ROICexc(5y)4.5%
ROICexgc(3y)4.7%
ROICexgc(5y)4.58%
ROCE(3y)5.78%
ROCE(5y)5.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.21%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.59%
OM growth 3Y2.67%
OM growth 5Y2.18%
PM growth 3Y-46.89%
PM growth 5Y-4.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 222.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
F-Score8
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)85.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.89%
Profit Quality(3y)123.07%
Profit Quality(5y)91.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.81%
EPS 3Y-44.02%
EPS 5Y0.14%
EPS Q2Q%-15%
EPS Next Y14.82%
EPS Next 2Y12.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.14%
Revenue growth 3Y5.55%
Revenue growth 5Y5.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.55%
Revenue Next Year1.19%
Revenue Next 2Y1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.12%
EBIT growth 3Y8.37%
EBIT growth 5Y7.41%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y65.28%
FCF growth 3Y28.64%
FCF growth 5Y8.45%
OCF growth 1Y9.4%
OCF growth 3Y-0.57%
OCF growth 5Y1.92%