UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:UHS • US9139031002
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This UHS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
UHS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While UHS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. UHS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes UHS very considerable for value investing!
1. UHS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year UHS was profitable.
- UHS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- UHS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years UHS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.59%, UHS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- UHS's Return On Equity of 20.46% is amongst the best of the industry. UHS outperforms 88.12% of its industry peers.
- UHS has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UHS outperforms 87.13% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UHS is in line with the industry average of 9.13%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.52%) for UHS is above the 3 year average (10.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.59% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROIC | 12.52% |
ROA(3y)7.54%
ROA(5y)7.04%
ROE(3y)16.42%
ROE(5y)15.38%
ROIC(3y)10.23%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of UHS (8.57%) is better than 90.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UHS has remained more or less at the same level.
- UHS has a Operating Margin of 11.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UHS outperforms 81.19% of its industry peers.
- UHS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.57% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y15.31%
OM growth 5Y-0.46%
PM growth 3Y19.4%
PM growth 5Y1.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. UHS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UHS is still creating some value.
- UHS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- UHS has an Altman-Z score of 3.11. This indicates that UHS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- UHS has a better Altman-Z score (3.11) than 68.32% of its industry peers.
- UHS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.60. This is a neutral value as UHS would need 5.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- UHS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.60. This is in the better half of the industry: UHS outperforms 60.40% of its industry peers.
- UHS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating UHS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- UHS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is in the better half of the industry: UHS outperforms 61.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that UHS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.05, UHS is not doing good in the industry: 64.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- UHS has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that UHS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- UHS's Quick ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UHS is outperformed by 63.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. UHS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.77% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.71% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, UHS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.77%
EPS 3Y29.98%
EPS 5Y14.35%
EPS Q2Q%19.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%9.05%
3.2 Future
- UHS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.50% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, UHS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.63%
EPS Next 2Y9.29%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.38%
Revenue Next 3Y5.31%
Revenue Next 5Y4.27%
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 decreasing.
- 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.
4. UHS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.30, the valuation of UHS can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UHS indicates a rather cheap valuation: UHS is cheaper than 95.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, UHS is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.48, the valuation of UHS can be described as very reasonable.
- 94.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UHS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UHS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say UHS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UHS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- UHS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UHS is cheaper than 76.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- UHS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- UHS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y9.29%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
5. UHS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.39%, UHS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.49, UHS pays a better dividend. On top of this UHS pays more dividend than 80.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, UHS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of UHS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.23%!
- UHS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- UHS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 3.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UHS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- UHS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP3.44%
EPS Next 2Y9.29%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
UHS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
202.31
-2.54 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners98.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.66%
Ins Owners5.68%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap12.36B
Revenue(TTM)17.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.49B
Analysts70.37
Price Target252.08 (24.6%)
Short Float %3.82%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.23%
DP3.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.33%
Max EPS beat(2)16.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.33%
Max EPS beat(4)16.52%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.07%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.91%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.44%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.44%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.26%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)-0.95%
PT rev (3m)1.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 3.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
EPS(TTM)21.76
EY10.76%
EPS(NY)23.86
Fwd EY11.79%
FCF(TTM)13.9
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)30.52
OCFY15.09%
SpS284.25
BVpS119.1
TBVpS53.78
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)0.65
Graham Number241.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.59% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROCE | 16.23% | ||
| ROIC | 12.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.85% | ||
| OM | 11.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.57% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 4.89% |
ROA(3y)7.54%
ROA(5y)7.04%
ROE(3y)16.42%
ROE(5y)15.38%
ROIC(3y)10.23%
ROIC(5y)9.37%
ROICexc(3y)10.34%
ROICexc(5y)9.46%
ROICexgc(3y)15.38%
ROICexgc(5y)14.27%
ROCE(3y)13.26%
ROCE(5y)12.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.38%
OM growth 3Y15.31%
OM growth 5Y-0.46%
PM growth 3Y19.4%
PM growth 5Y1.04%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 164.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 57.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
F-Score8
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC1.7
Cap/Depr(3y)152.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)148.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.85%
Profit Quality(3y)76.18%
Profit Quality(5y)54.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.77%
EPS 3Y29.98%
EPS 5Y14.35%
EPS Q2Q%19.51%
EPS Next Y9.63%
EPS Next 2Y9.29%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.03%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%9.05%
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.38%
Revenue Next 3Y5.31%
Revenue Next 5Y4.27%
EBIT growth 1Y18.56%
EBIT growth 3Y25.72%
EBIT growth 5Y7.99%
EBIT Next Year34.17%
EBIT Next 3Y13.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-24.4%
FCF growth 3Y47.99%
FCF growth 5Y-12.18%
OCF growth 1Y-9.81%
OCF growth 3Y23.24%
OCF growth 5Y-4.61%
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B / UHS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UHS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to UHS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of UHS stock?
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) stock?
The financial health rating of UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) is 5 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) stock?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.44%.