Universal Health Services, Inc.

NYSE:UHS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$12.0b

Universal Health Services Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

Universal Health Services has a total shareholder equity of $6.2B and total debt of $4.8B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 78%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $14.0B and $7.8B respectively. Universal Health Services's EBIT is $1.2B making its interest coverage ratio 5.7. It has cash and short-term investments of $119.4M.

Key information

78.0%

Debt to equity ratio

US$4.84b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio5.7x
CashUS$119.44m
EquityUS$6.20b
Total liabilitiesUS$7.77b
Total assetsUS$13.97b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Mar 01
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 20
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Feb 05
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

With Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Jan 09
With Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 48% Undervaluation?

Dec 13
Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 48% Undervaluation?

What Does Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Share Price Indicate?

Nov 02
What Does Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Share Price Indicate?

Capital Allocation Trends At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Aren't Ideal

Oct 15
Capital Allocation Trends At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Aren't Ideal

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Sep 28
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Universal Health Services: Seeking A Cure For Flat Performance

Sep 11

Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 23
Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Potentially Undervalued?

Universal Health Services: Business Is On The Mend

Jul 12

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS)

Jul 10
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS)

Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 26
Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Calculating The Fair Value Of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

May 28
Calculating The Fair Value Of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Should You Think About Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Now?

Apr 23
Should You Think About Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Now?

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Apr 07
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Mar 23
Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Universal Health Services Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 24

Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Trading At A 31% Discount?

Feb 14
Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Trading At A 31% Discount?

Universal Health: Retain Buy As Systematic Defensive Overlay

Feb 04

Universal Health Services declares $0.20 dividend

Jan 18

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Jan 05
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Universal Health Services upgraded at Wells Fargo on improving operating environment

Jan 03

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Dec 21
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 08
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Universal Health Services: Attractive Even In Light Of Cost Concerns

Nov 14

Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 50% Undervaluation?

Nov 10
Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 50% Undervaluation?

Universal Health net income falls 19% but still good enough for a bottom line beat

Oct 25

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Sep 28
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Should You Investigate Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) At US$106?

Sep 13
Should You Investigate Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) At US$106?

Universal Health Services Is A Buy: Here's Why

Sep 05

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 31
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Buy Universal Health Services To Add A Layer Of Resiliency To Portfolios

Aug 05

Universal Health Services declares $0.20 dividend

Jul 20

Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 98% Above Its Share Price

Jul 14
Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 98% Above Its Share Price

Universal Health Services slides after firm cuts FY2022 guidance over lower patient volumes

Jun 30

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Jun 14
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Returns On Capital At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Have Hit The Brakes

May 30
Returns On Capital At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Have Hit The Brakes

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

May 15
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Now The Time To Put Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) On Your Watchlist?

Apr 11
Is Now The Time To Put Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) On Your Watchlist?

Universal Health Services: Labor Challenges Will Pass, Profits Will Stay

Mar 18

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: UHS's short term assets ($2.8B) exceed its short term liabilities ($2.0B).

Long Term Liabilities: UHS's short term assets ($2.8B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($5.8B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: UHS's net debt to equity ratio (76.1%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: UHS's debt to equity ratio has increased from 72.7% to 78% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: UHS's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (26.2%).

Interest Coverage: UHS's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (5.7x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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