UHS (Universal Health Services) Interest Expense: $-149 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $145.41
GF Value $228.22
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Universal Health Services Interest Expense?

Universal Health Services UHS -0.30% 85 Interest Expense is $-149 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued).

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Universal Health Services's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -36 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-149 Mil.

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. 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. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Universal Health Services  (NYSE:UHS) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Universal Health Services's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-36 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $503 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,297 Mil.

Universal Health Services's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*502.86/-35.973
=13.98

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Universal Health Services Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Health Services's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* 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 Interest Expense Chart

Universal Health Services Annual Data
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Universal Health Services Quarterly Data
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Universal Health Services Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-149 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-149 Mil mean?
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a Interest Expense of $-149 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors.
Is Universal Health Services' Interest Expense too high?
Universal Health Services' current Interest Expense is $-149 Mil. 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 Expense compare to ENSG and EHC?
Universal Health Services' Interest Expense of $-149 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. Universal Health Services's current Interest Expense is $-149 Mil. 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 Expense is $-149 Mil. 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 Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current Interest Expense is $-149 Mil 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 Expense: $-149 Mil
  • GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

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 Business Description

Address 367 South Gulph Road, Universal Corporate Center, P.O. Box 61558, King Of Prussia, PA, USA, 19406-0958
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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