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U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC (USPH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:USPH - US90337L1089 - Common Stock

80.45 USD
+2.59 (+3.33%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:18:30 PM
80.45 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 8:18:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, USPH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. USPH was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of USPH get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. USPH is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year USPH was profitable.
In the past year USPH had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years USPH has always been profitable.
USPH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
USPH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUSPH 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 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of USPH (3.01%) is better than 63.73% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.15%, USPH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.69% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.11%, USPH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
USPH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.78%. This is below the industry average of 9.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.78%) for USPH is below the current ROIC(6.11%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.01%
ROE 7.15%
ROIC 6.11%
ROA(3y)2.54%
ROA(5y)3.42%
ROE(3y)6.25%
ROE(5y)8.16%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
USPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.75%, USPH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of USPH has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.52%, USPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USPH has declined.
USPH has a Gross Margin of 18.80%. This is in the lower half of the industry: USPH underperforms 63.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USPH has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.52%
PM (TTM) 4.75%
GM 18.8%
OM growth 3Y-9.96%
OM growth 5Y-5.7%
PM growth 3Y-13.05%
PM growth 5Y-8.65%
GM growth 3Y-6.9%
GM growth 5Y-3.92%
USPH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSPH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USPH is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, USPH has more shares outstanding
USPH has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
USPH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
USPH Yearly Shares OutstandingUSPH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
USPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

USPH has an Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is not the best score and indicates that USPH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of USPH (2.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of USPH is 2.82, which is a good value as it means it would take USPH, 2.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
USPH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.82) than 74.51% of its industry peers.
USPH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
USPH's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. USPH outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 2.82
Altman-Z 2.24
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.72%
USPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that USPH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, USPH is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.14% of the companies in the same industry.
USPH has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that USPH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
USPH's Quick ratio of 1.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. USPH outperforms 49.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
USPH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSPH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.17% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, USPH shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.76% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, USPH shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, USPH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.17%
EPS 3Y-6.63%
EPS 5Y-1.76%
EPS Q2Q%-4.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.5%
Revenue growth 3Y10.69%
Revenue growth 5Y6.85%
Sales Q2Q%17.32%

3.2 Future

USPH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.49% yearly.
USPH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.97%
Revenue Next 2Y11.52%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
USPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
USPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.94, USPH can be considered very expensive at the moment.
USPH's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USPH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say USPH is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.41, USPH can be considered very expensive at the moment.
USPH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
USPH is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.94
Fwd PE 26.41
USPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

65.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USPH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
63.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USPH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.49
EV/EBITDA 12.2
USPH Per share dataUSPH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates USPH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
USPH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%, USPH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
USPH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.58. USPH pays more dividend than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, USPH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of USPH grows each year by 9.09%, which is quite nice.
USPH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
USPH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.09%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
USPH Yearly Dividends per shareUSPH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

USPH pays out 75.41% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of USPH is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP75.41%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%
USPH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUSPH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
USPH Dividend Payout.USPH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.USPH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC

NYSE:USPH (12/22/2025, 8:18:30 PM)

After market: 80.45 0 (0%)

80.45

+2.59 (+3.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners108.19%
Inst Owner Change5.17%
Ins Owners1.87%
Ins Owner Change-1.06%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)758.71M
Net Income(TTM)36.02M
Analysts84.62
Price Target107.27 (33.34%)
Short Float %5.12%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.09%
DP75.41%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.42%
Max EPS beat(2)11.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.64%
Max EPS beat(4)11.07%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.56%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.7%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.66%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.04%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.4%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)-0.97%
PT rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.94
Fwd PE 26.41
P/S 1.61
P/FCF 21.49
P/OCF 17.59
P/B 2.43
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.2
EPS(TTM)2.6
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY3.79%
FCF(TTM)3.74
FCFY4.65%
OCF(TTM)4.57
OCFY5.69%
SpS49.92
BVpS33.13
TBVpS-23.9
PEG (NY)8.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.01%
ROE 7.15%
ROCE 8.08%
ROIC 6.11%
ROICexc 6.29%
ROICexgc 36.03%
OM 11.52%
PM (TTM) 4.75%
GM 18.8%
FCFM 7.5%
ROA(3y)2.54%
ROA(5y)3.42%
ROE(3y)6.25%
ROE(5y)8.16%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
ROICexc(3y)6.35%
ROICexc(5y)7.3%
ROICexgc(3y)37.05%
ROICexgc(5y)44.29%
ROCE(3y)7.65%
ROCE(5y)8.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.29%
OM growth 3Y-9.96%
OM growth 5Y-5.7%
PM growth 3Y-13.05%
PM growth 5Y-8.65%
GM growth 3Y-6.9%
GM growth 5Y-3.92%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 2.82
Debt/EBITDA 1.37
Cap/Depr 53.9%
Cap/Sales 1.67%
Interest Coverage 9.84
Cash Conversion 62.74%
Profit Quality 157.98%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
Altman-Z 2.24
F-Score6
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)54.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.57%
Profit Quality(3y)269.82%
Profit Quality(5y)263.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.17%
EPS 3Y-6.63%
EPS 5Y-1.76%
EPS Q2Q%-4.35%
EPS Next Y3.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.5%
Revenue growth 3Y10.69%
Revenue growth 5Y6.85%
Sales Q2Q%17.32%
Revenue Next Year16.97%
Revenue Next 2Y11.52%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 5Y0.76%
EBIT Next Year40.26%
EBIT Next 3Y18.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.66%
FCF growth 3Y-1.21%
FCF growth 5Y4.7%
OCF growth 1Y-4.01%
OCF growth 3Y-0.65%
OCF growth 5Y3.71%

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC / USPH FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC (USPH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to USPH.


Can you provide the valuation status for U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC (USPH). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of USPH stock?

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC (USPH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for USPH stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC (USPH) is expected to grow by 3.85% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for USPH stock?

The dividend rating of U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY INC (USPH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 75.41%.