The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-06-24), Universal Health Services's share price is $145.41.
Universal Health Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.00. Therefore, Universal Health Services's PE Ratio for today is 6.06.
Good Sign:
Universal Health Services Inc stock PE Ratio (=6.08) is close to 10-year low of 5.88.
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Services's highest PE Ratio was 19.63. The lowest was 5.88. And the median was 13.67.
During the past 12 months, Universal Health Services's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 26.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 30.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Services's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 43.40% per year. The lowest was -7.50% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) PE Ratio Explanation
The PE Ratio can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio, the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio of 10.
Because the PE Ratio measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratios are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio.
PE Ratio can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio.
Universal Health Services PE Ratio Related Terms
Universal Health Services PE 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 PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's PE Ratio falls into.
The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Universal Health Services's Share Price of today is $145.41. Universal Health Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $24.00.
* 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:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratios used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio, Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio, the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a PE Ratio of 6.06 as of Jun. 24, 2026. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 13.67. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' PE Ratio has ranged from 5.88 to 19.63.
Is Universal Health Services' PE Ratio too high?
Universal Health Services' current PE Ratio of 6.06 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.88 to a high of 19.63. 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' PE Ratio compare to ENSG and EHC?
Universal Health Services' PE Ratio of 6.06 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, Universal Health Services' own PE Ratio has ranged from 5.88 to 19.63 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good PE Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio mean?
A high PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. Universal Health Services's current PE Ratio is 6.06, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 13.67. 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 PE Ratio is 6.06, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.67. 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 PE Ratio calculated?
PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current PE Ratio is 6.06 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:
PE Ratio: 6.06 (56% below median its 10-year median of 13.67)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
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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