UHS
Universal Health Services Inc
NYSE: UHS · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
$174.83
+1.22% today
Updated 2026-09-11
Market cap
$10.13B
P/E ratio
7.02
P/S ratio
0.56x
EPS (TTM)
$24.50
Dividend yield
0.47%
52W range
$140 – $245
Volume
0.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
72
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B6.0
Quality
B7.0
Profitability
B+6.0
Valuation
B5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.8
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$193.65
+10.76%
12-Month target
$187.44
+7.21%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$186.49
Margin of safety
-24.04%
1 Strong Buy6 Buy12 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 20.19% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $215.67M — positive
Risks
- 24.04% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.40B | $14.28B | $15.83B | $17.36B | $18.11B |
| Net income | $675.61M | $717.79M | $1.14B | $1.49B | $358.45M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $24.50 |
| Free cash flow | $262.02M | $524.74M | $1.12B | $849.25M | $215.67M |
| Profit margin | 5.04% | 5.03% | 7.22% | 8.57% | 8.42% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | MILLER, ALAN B | Sale | 50,990 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | MILLER, ALAN B | Buy | 25,495 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | MILLER, ALAN B | Buy | 14,163 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Universal Health Services Inc trades at $174.83. representing a P/E of 7.02x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 72/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.76, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $18.11B. with profit margins at 8.42%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $186.49.
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Health Services Inc's stock price?
Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) trades at $174.83, on a P/E of 7.0x and a P/S of 0.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Universal Health Services Inc overvalued?
Universal Health Services Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 72/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $186.49 against the $174.83 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Universal Health Services Inc's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $193.65, about 10.8% above the current $174.83. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $186.49, a -24.0% margin of safety versus today's $174.83. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Universal Health Services Inc's revenue?
Universal Health Services Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $18.11B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Universal Health Services Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.76, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryMEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.56x
ROE20.19%
Beta1.06
50D MA$163.29
200D MA$186.03
Shares out0.05B
Float0.05B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.8M
Performance
1 week-0.89%
1 month-5.07%
3 months-12.34%
YTD-18.10%
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3 years—
5 years—