Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 Current Ratio is 1.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 683 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks worse than 69.55% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Universal Health Services's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.08.
Universal Health Services has a current ratio of 1.08. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Services's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UHS'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.25 Max: 1.4
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Services's highest Current Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.25.
UHS's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 69.55% of 683
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs UHS: 1.08
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Universal Health Services Current Ratio Related Terms
Universal Health Services Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Universal Health Services Current Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a Current Ratio of 1.08 as of Mar. 2026. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #475 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Universal Health Services' Current Ratio too high?
Universal Health Services' current Current Ratio of 1.08 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 1.40. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. Universal Health Services' value of 1.08 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #475 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Health Services has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Services' Current Ratio compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #475 out of 683 companies for Current Ratio. This places Universal Health Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. Universal Health Services' value of 1.08 is 26.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Universal Health Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.47, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current Current Ratio of 1.08 is 26.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current Current Ratio is 1.08, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Health Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services (UHS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $228.22, compared to a current price of $145.41 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.08, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 26.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.47. Universal Health Services' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current Current Ratio is 1.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $145.41 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $228.22.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UHS:
Current Ratio: 1.08 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#475 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Health Services Inc offers healthcare services through its behavioral health centers, acute care hospitals, and related outpatient facilities. As of late 2025, the company operated 346 inpatient behavioral health centers, 29 acute care hospitals, and many supportive outpatient facilities. Its operations are concentrated in the U.S, particularly in Nevada (21% of 2025 operating profits), Texas (19%), and California (13%), although it does have some exposure to the UK behavioral health market (6% of 2025 sales) too. While its acute care services account for over 55% of revenue, the behavioral health centers sport higher margins and account for over 55% of pretax profits.
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