UHS:NYE-Universal Health Services Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Medical Care Facilities |

Last Closing

USD 172.66

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Market Cap

USD 11.22B

Volume

1.88M

Analyst Target

USD 129.60
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About

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.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care Facilities) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -3.77% 33% F 28% F
Dividend Return 0.11% 67% D+ 2% F
Total Return -3.66% 33% F 28% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -1.72% 45% F 34% F
Dividend Return 0.34% 20% F 3% F
Total Return -1.38% 45% F 28% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 44.41% 71% C- 59% D-
Dividend Return 2.68% 25% F 6% D-
Total Return 47.09% 71% C- 51% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.94% 50% F 73% C
Dividend Return 14.47% 59% D- 70% C-
Total Return 0.53% 30% F 13% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 30.64% 73% C 34% F
Risk Adjusted Return 47.22% 73% C 60% D-
Market Capitalization 11.22B 86% B+ 87% B+

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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.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital 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.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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:
Below median total returns

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