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Our principal business is owning and operating, through our subsidiaries, acute care hospitals and outpatient facilities and behavioral health care facilities. As of February 25, 2026, we owned and/or operated 375 inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities located in 40 states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. We have changed the method of our outpatient behavioral health care facility counts during the third quarter of 2025 and substantially all of the increase from prior periods is related to that change in convention. Acute care facilities located in the U.S.: •29 inpatient acute care hospitals; •35 free-standing emergency departments, and; •13 outpatient centers & 1 surgical hospital. Behavioral health care facilities (346 inpatient facilities and 119 outpatient facilities): Located in the U.S.: •182 inpatient behavioral health care facilities, and; •110 outpatient behavioral health care facilities. Located in the U.K.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 17.4B | 17.4B | 15.8B | 14.3B | 13.4B | 12.6B |
| Net Income | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.1B | 717M | 675M | 990M |
| EPS | $23.10 | $23.10 | $16.82 | $10.23 | $9.14 | $11.82 |
| Free Cash Flow | 849M | 849M | 1.1B | 525M | 262M | 28M |
| ROIC | 12.8% | 13.4% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% |
| Gross Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 1.23 | 1.22 | 1.05 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| Operating Income | 2.0B | 2.0B | 1.7B | 1.2B | 1.0B | 1.4B |
| Operating Margin | 11.5% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| ROE | 20.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 11.2% | 16.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 64M | 64M | 68M | 70M | 74M | 84M |
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC trades at 7.9x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 13.8x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 1.4x vs a median of 15.5x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 9.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 8.6%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +61.9%.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has a current P/E ratio of 7.9, compared to its historical median P/E of 13.8. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.3%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has a market capitalization of $11.8B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 0.43%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 8.20%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) appears cheap. The current P/E of 7.9 is 43% below its historical median of 13.8. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 9.4%.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) operates in the Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec industry, within the Healthcare sector.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) reported annual revenue of $17.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has a net profit margin of 8.6%. This is a modest margin.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) generated $849 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. This indicates moderate leverage.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $23.10 in its most recent fiscal year.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.4%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has a book value per share of $112.89, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.