Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 Days Inventory is 49.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 49.74. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 497 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks worse than 64.59% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Universal Health Services's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Universal Health Services's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Universal Health Services's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Universal Health Services's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Universal Health Services Days Inventory Related Terms
Universal Health Services Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 49.37 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.74. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' Days Inventory has ranged from 42.72 to 52.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #321 out of 497 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Universal Health Services' Days Inventory too high?
Universal Health Services' current Days Inventory of 49.37 is near median its 10-year median of 49.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.72 to a high of 52.65. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Universal Health Services' value of 49.37 is 62.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #321 out of 497 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' Days Inventory compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #321 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places Universal Health Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Universal Health Services' value of 49.37 is 62.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own Days Inventory has ranged from 42.72 to 52.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.74 vs. the industry median of 30.42, Universal Health Services has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 30.42, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current Days Inventory of 49.37 is 62.3% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current Days Inventory is 49.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.74. 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 Days Inventory is 49.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.74 and 62.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 30.42. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current Days Inventory is 49.37 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:
Days Inventory: 49.37 (near median its 10-year median of 49.74)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#321 of 497)
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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