Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 Interest Coverage is 13.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 9.39. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 453 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks better than 61.81% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Universal Health Services's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $503 Mil. Universal Health Services's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-36 Mil.
Universal Health Services's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.98.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Services's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
UHS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.69 Med: 9.39 Max: 16.29
Current: 13.7
UHS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 61.81% of 453
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 7.98
vs UHS: 13.70
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Universal Health Services Interest Coverage Related Terms
Universal Health Services Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
UHS vs ENSG, EHC, PACS: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Interest Coverage falls into.
Universal Health Services Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 13.98 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 9.39. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.69 to 16.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #173 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Universal Health Services' Interest Coverage too high?
Universal Health Services' current Interest Coverage of 13.98 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 9.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.69 to a high of 16.29. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Interest Coverage is 7.98. Universal Health Services' value of 13.98 is 75.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #173 out of 453 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above 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' Interest Coverage compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #173 out of 453 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Universal Health Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.98. Universal Health Services' value of 13.98 is 75.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 5.69 to 16.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.39 vs. the industry median of 7.98, 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 Interest Coverage for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.98, based on 453 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current Interest Coverage of 13.98 is 75.2% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current Interest Coverage is 13.98, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 9.39. 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 Interest Coverage is 13.98, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 9.39 and 75.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.98. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current Interest Coverage is 13.98 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:
Interest Coverage: 13.98 (49% above median its 10-year median of 9.39)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#173 of 453)
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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