Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Medical Care Facilities

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States. 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; capital resources; 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. Universal Health Services, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for UHS
Revenue projections for UHS

The projected decline in UHS's revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.079000
forwardPE 6.056378
debtToEquity 67.405000
earningsGrowth 0.177000
revenueGrowth 0.096000
grossMargins 0.442330
operatingMargins 0.111870
trailingEps 23.950000
forwardEps 25.475620

UHS's current ratio of 1.079 shows that the company has ample resources to service its short-term debt. This indicates a solid financial position, as UHS can rely on its cash reserves and current assets to cover its immediate liabilities without strain.
Universal Health Services, Inc.'s forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that Universal Health Services, Inc.'s earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for UHS
Price projections for UHS

The price of UHS currently aligns with projections, offering no clear risks or opportunities. This situation suggests stability in the stock's performance, leading investors to await further developments before making strategic decisions.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for UHS
Insider Transactions for UHS


There were 4 UHS stock sales, with market price at 207.4900016784668.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.The trend of more buys compared to sells around UHS's current price levels may signal investor optimism. This behavior suggests that the market is expecting a favorable outcome for the stock, leading to increased buying activity.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for UHS
Recommendations trend for UHS


Analysts' buy bias toward UHS suggests the stock is seen as a solid investment, potentially motivating investors to consider it for their portfolios. With this positive outlook, UHS is likely to be viewed as a secure place to allocate funds, driving further interest in the stock.