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

EQUITY | Medical Care Facilities | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 166.06

Change

+0.96 (+0.58)%

Market Cap

USD 11.70B

Volume

0.97M

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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ETFs Containing UHS

XLVE:CA Mulvihill U.S. Health Car.. 1.71 % 0.00 %

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CAD 6.58M
RNMC First Trust Mid Cap US Eq.. 0.99 % 0.60 %

-0.10 (0.00%)

USD 0.02B
FHH:CA First Trust AlphaDEX US H.. 0.00 % 0.77 %

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CAD 0.01B
FHH-F:CA First Trust AlphaDEX U.S... 0.00 % 0.00 %

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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 8.93% 57% F 80% B-
Dividend Return 0.13% 29% F 5% F
Total Return 9.07% 57% F 78% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 10.45% 65% D 61% D-
Dividend Return 0.53% 25% F 5% F
Total Return 10.98% 65% D 56% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 28.50% 67% D+ 64% D
Dividend Return 2.55% 29% F 8% B-
Total Return 31.05% 60% D- 56% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.49% 57% F 60% D-
Dividend Return 6.00% 57% F 53% F
Total Return 0.50% 25% F 12% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.22% 78% C+ 41% F
Risk Adjusted Return 22.03% 61% D- 45% F
Market Capitalization 11.70B 96% N/A 85% 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 58% 51%
Price/Book Ratio 1.90 64% 44%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.21 25% 40%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.89 42% 43%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.82% 64% 64%
Return on Invested Capital 8.76% 63% 59%
Return on Assets 5.35% 75% 75%
Debt to Equity Ratio 77.83% 55% 45%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

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 total returns

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

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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

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.