UHS (Universal Health Services) Inventory Turnover: 1.85 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Universal Health Services Inventory Turnover?

Universal Health Services UHS -0.30% 85 Inventory Turnover is 1.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Universal Health Services's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $427 Mil. Universal Health Services's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $231 Mil. Universal Health Services's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Universal Health Services's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.37.

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 quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Universal Health Services's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	230.7625	/	426.543	*	365 / 4
	=	49.37

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 quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	230.7625	/	4495.182
	=	0.05

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

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Universal Health Services Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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Universal Health Services Annual Data

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7.18

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7.04

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7.32

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Universal Health Services Inventory Turnover Calculation

Universal Health Services's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 ))	/	count )
=	1659.009	/ (	(220.94	+	232.11)	/	2 )
=	1659.009	/	226.525
=	7.32

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

	Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	426.543	/ (	(232.11	+	229.415)	/	2 )
=	426.543	/	230.7625
=	1.85

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.85 mean?

Universal Health Services (UHS) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.85 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors.

Is Universal Health Services' Inventory Turnover too high?

Universal Health Services' current Inventory Turnover is 1.85. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to ENSG and EHC?

Universal Health Services' Inventory Turnover of 1.85 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 Inventory Turnover for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?

A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. Universal Health Services's current Inventory Turnover is 1.85. 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 Inventory Turnover is 1.85. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?

Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.85 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:

Inventory Turnover: 1.85
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100

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Universal Health Services Business Description

Industry Healthcare Healthcare Providers & Services

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

Website https://www.uhs.com

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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