Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Universal Health Services Inc - Class B (UHS) - $230.15 as of 12/3/2025 8:56:43 PM EST
Total Score
16 out of 30
Safety Score
66 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for UHS
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for UHS
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for UHS
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for UHS
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for UHS (66 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for UHS
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | UHS |
| Company Name | Universal Health Services Inc - Class B |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a premier for-profit healthcare management company headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, specializing in the operation of acute care hospitals and behavioral health facilities. The company delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services, addressing the needs of millions of patients annually through its extensive portfolio of inpatient and outpatient care options. As a significant player in the healthcare sector, UHS is strategically poised to meet the increasing demand for quality healthcare services, driven by evolving market dynamics and a commitment to operational excellence and patient satisfaction. |
| Sector Name | HEALTHCARE |
| Industry Name | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 230.15 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 126.99 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/3/2025 8:56:43 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 589,353 |
| Average Daily Volume | 687,250 |
| 52-Week High | 246.13 |
| 52-Week Low | 152.04 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 51.37% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 11.40 |
| Industry PE | 19.44 |
| Sector PE | 88.06 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 12.54 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 112.82 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 55.31 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 28.78 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.03 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.04 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 114.75 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.12 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 26.69 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 33.12 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.90 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.10 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 15.97 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 7 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 55,234,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 12,712,105,100 |
| Institutional Ownership | 98.44% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/1/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.80 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.80 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.50% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 8.38% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 3.81% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 54.20% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 59.11% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 21.00 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 15.88 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 16.64 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,375,252,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 1,142,097,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 717,795,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 13.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 6.82% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 11.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 112,895,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 125,983,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 119,439,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,838,039,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -4,338,499,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 4,464,482,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 4,785,783,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 3,950,934,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.60 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.65 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 6,666,207,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 6,149,001,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 7,230,497,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 1,372,250,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 24.84 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,123,291,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 524,742,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 7.10 |
| MACD Signal | 6.23 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 149.69 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 197.07 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 244.45 |
| Beta | 1.28 |
| RSI | 73.99 |
| 50-Day SMA | 185.69 |
| 150-Day SMA | 170.07 |
| 200-Day SMA | 157.37 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/2/2025 10:57:05 AM EST |