Valuation dashboard for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) with P/E 7.38, P/B 1.36, EV/EBITDA 5.44 and dividend yield 0.45%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Healthcare companies.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions, is a healthcare entity that both owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals, along with outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers. Its business operations are strategically bifurcated into two main segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services.
Analysis Summary
Universal Health Services, Inc. reported revenue of $17.36B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 8.5%. Net income reached $1.49B, with a 9.5% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 69.8%, operating margin 10.8%, net margin 8.0%.
At $176.05 (closing price, October 30, 2026), UHS trades at a P/E of 7.38 and an ROE of 19.54%. Market capitalisation stands at $9.1B.
Balance sheet quality for UHS: current ratio of 1.1. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 7.38 |
| Price / Book | 1.36 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $303.44 |
| vs Current Price | +72.4% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHS | Universal Health Services, Inc. | $9.1B | 7.38 | 1.36 | 19.5% |
| ACHC | Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. | $2.8B | 1.37 | -50.0% | |
| HCA | HCA Healthcare, Inc. | $102.4B | 15.68 | -100.5% | |
| THC | Tenet Healthcare Corporation | $22.0B | 7.92 | 4.02 | 60.6% |
| FMS | Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA | $12.0B | 12.38 | 0.88 | 7.2% |
| CHE | Chemed Corporation | $7.0B | 25.57 | 8.11 | 32.1% |
Price
| Price | $176.05 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $9.1B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 19.54% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 10.38% |
| Return on Assets | 8.51% |
| Gross Margin | 69.75% |
| Operating Margin | 10.85% |
| Net Margin | 7.96% |
Related companies: ACHC · HCA · THC · FMS · CHE
Explore sector: Healthcare · Medical - Care Facilities
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