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Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: UHS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

19 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $243.94

1 Year Target Price $243.94

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$243.94 Target price
52w Low $152.16
Current$227.95
52w High $229.76

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.2%
Avg. Invested days 39
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.91
1Y Target Price 243.94
Price to earnings Ratio 10.91
1Y Target Price 243.94
Volume (30-day avg) 19
Beta 1.28
52 Weeks Range 152.16 - 229.76
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 152.16 - 229.76
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.35%
Basic EPS (TTM) 21.01

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-22
When -
Estimate 4.63
Actual 5.69

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.09%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.61%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.22%
Return on Equity (TTM) 20.03%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.91
Forward PE 9.21
Enterprise Value 17950698341
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value 17950698341
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.4
Shares Outstanding 56388014
Shares Floating 53021589
Shares Outstanding 56388014
Shares Floating 53021589
Percent Insiders 5.58
Percent Institutions 97.03

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Universal Health Services Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) was founded in 1979 by Alan B. Miller. It began as a single hospital and has grown into a large healthcare provider with hundreds of facilities.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Acute Care Hospitals: UHS owns and operates acute care hospitals, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services.
  • Behavioral Health Facilities: UHS operates behavioral health facilities that offer inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Marc D. Miller is the CEO. The organizational structure is typical of a large, publicly traded company, with a board of directors and various executive leadership positions overseeing different business segments.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Acute Care Services: Provides comprehensive medical and surgical services. Competitors include HCA Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare. UHS does not break down revenue by each service it provides.
  • Market Share (%):
  • Behavioral Health Services: Offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental health and substance abuse. Competitors include Acadia Healthcare and Priory Group. UHS does not break down revenue by each service it provides.
  • Market Share (%):

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The healthcare industry is experiencing increasing demand due to an aging population and rising healthcare costs. Consolidation and technological advancements are also key trends.

Positioning

UHS is a major player in both acute care and behavioral health, with a focus on expanding its network and improving operational efficiency.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US healthcare market is in the trillions of dollars. UHS captures a portion of this TAM through its hospital and behavioral health services.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified revenue streams (acute and behavioral)
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Experienced management team
  • National presence

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • High debt levels
  • Labor shortages
  • Dependence on government reimbursement programs

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Acquisitions of smaller healthcare providers
  • Increased demand for behavioral health services
  • Adoption of telehealth and other technologies

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Rising labor costs
  • Economic downturns affecting patient volumes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HCA (HCA)
  • Tenet Healthcare (THC)
  • Acadia Healthcare (ACHC)

Competitive Landscape

UHS competes with other large hospital operators and behavioral health providers. Its strengths include its diversified revenue streams and experienced management team. UHS is the second largest healthcare provider.

Major Acquisitions

AscensionPoint Recovery Services

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Expand behavioral health services.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: UHS has grown both organically and through acquisitions over the past decade.

Future Projections: Analysts expect UHS to continue growing revenue and earnings in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for healthcare services.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its behavioral health network and investing in telehealth capabilities.

Summary

Universal Health Services is a strong company with a diversified portfolio of healthcare facilities. Its acute care and behavioral health segments provide a solid foundation for growth. The company must be mindful of regulatory changes and labor costs. While competition is strong, UHS's solid track record and future growth estimates make it a favorable investment.

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  • Analyst reports
  • Market research reports

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About Universal Health Services Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters King of Prussia, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
CEO, President & Director Mr. Marc D. Miller
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Care Facilities
Full time employees 99300
Full time employees 99300

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric, pharmacy, and/or behavioral health services. It also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, including central purchasing, information services, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.