Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 611 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks better than 71.69% on this metric.
Universal Health Services Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.19) is close to 10-year low of 1.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UHS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.9 Max: 3.13
Current: 1.19
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Services's highest PB Ratio was 3.13. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.90.
UHS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 71.69% of 611
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs UHS: 1.19
During the past 12 months, Universal Health Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Health Services was 22.00% per year. The lowest was 6.40% per year. And the median was 12.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Universal Health Services PB Ratio Related Terms
Universal Health Services PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #173 out of 611 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Universal Health Services' PB Ratio too high?
Universal Health Services' current PB Ratio of 1.19 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.13. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.96. Universal Health Services' value of 1.19 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #173 out of 611 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' PB Ratio compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #173 out of 611 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Universal Health Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.96. Universal Health Services' value of 1.19 is 39.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Universal Health Services has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.96, based on 611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current PB Ratio of 1.19 is 39.3% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. 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 PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 39.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.96. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current PB Ratio is 1.19 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:
PB Ratio: 1.19 (37% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#173 of 611)
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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