UHS:NYE-Universal Health Services Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Medical Care Facilities | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 180.46

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Market Cap

USD 11.70B

Volume

0.36M

Analyst Target

USD 129.60
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Universal Health Services Inc through its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of owning and operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care Facilities) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 18.38% 61% D- 76% C+
Dividend Return 0.39% 20% F 4% F
Total Return 18.77% 61% D- 73% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 18.38% 61% D- 76% C+
Dividend Return 0.39% 20% F 4% F
Total Return 18.77% 61% D- 73% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 26.51% 67% D+ 64% D
Dividend Return 2.24% 25% F 6% D-
Total Return 28.75% 67% D+ 55% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.00% 48% F 71% C-
Dividend Return 13.52% 48% F 67% D+
Total Return 0.52% 30% F 14% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 30.92% 74% C 34% F
Risk Adjusted Return 43.71% 70% C- 58% F
Market Capitalization 11.70B 86% B+ 87% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care Facilities) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.30 59% 69%
Price/Book Ratio 1.76 68% 48%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.15 33% 43%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.83 67% 58%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 16.34% 72% 79%
Return on Invested Capital 8.76% 55% 63%
Return on Assets 6.82% 75% 85%
Debt to Equity Ratio 77.83% 60% 47%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.