Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) — Stock Score Summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (68/100), and Momentum (27/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Universal Health Services operates acute care hospitals and behavioral health facilities. While stable, it is a capital-intensive business facing persistent nurse staffing cost pressures and lacks thematic tailwinds.

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates acute care hospitals and behavioral health facilities, primarily across the United States and in the United Kingdom. It benefits from a diversified portfolio of healthcare facilities and strategic geographic concentrations, providing comprehensive patient care. The company is one of the largest hospital management companies, with a significant focus on behavioral health services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$142.72
Market Cap$9.1B
P/E (TTM)5.96
P/E (Forward)5.63
Price/Book1.16
Return on Equity21.4%
Return on Invested Capital17.3%
Debt/Equity67.41
Gross Margin44.2%
Operating Margin11.2%
Revenue Growth9.6%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$651M

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates in the Medical Care Facilities industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Universal Health Services, Inc.’s (UHS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (68), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Universal Health Services, Inc. have an economic moat?
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Universal Health Services, Inc. in?
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Care Facilities industry (United States).
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