Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 OCF Yield % is 21.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 11.62. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 685 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks better than 87.59% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Universal Health Services OCF Yield % Related Terms
Universal Health Services OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 21.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 11.62. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.06 to 29.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #85 out of 685 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Universal Health Services' OCF Yield % too high?
Universal Health Services' current OCF Yield % of 21.65 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 11.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 29.04. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median OCF Yield % is 5.56. Universal Health Services' value of 21.65 is 289.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #85 out of 685 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' OCF Yield % compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #85 out of 685 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Universal Health Services in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.56. Universal Health Services' value of 21.65 is 289.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.06 to 29.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.62 vs. the industry median of 5.56, 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 OCF Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 5.56, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current OCF Yield % of 21.65 is 289.4% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current OCF Yield % is 21.65, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 11.62. 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 OCF Yield % is 21.65, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 11.62 and 289.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 5.56. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current OCF Yield % is 21.65 as of Jun. 24, 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:
OCF Yield %: 21.65 (86% above median its 10-year median of 11.62)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 289.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#85 of 685)
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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