Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 PEG Ratio is 0.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 225 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks better than 85.78% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Services's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UHS'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.91 Max: 4.02
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Services's highest PEG Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.91.
UHS's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 85.78% of 225
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs UHS: 0.46
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Universal Health Services PEG Ratio Related Terms
Universal Health Services PEG 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a PEG Ratio of 0.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #32 out of 225 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Universal Health Services' PEG Ratio too high?
Universal Health Services' current PEG Ratio of 0.46 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 4.02. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.34. Universal Health Services' value of 0.46 is 65.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #32 out of 225 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' PEG Ratio compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #32 out of 225 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Universal Health Services in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.34. Universal Health Services' value of 0.46 is 65.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.34, 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 PEG Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.34, based on 225 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current PEG Ratio of 0.46 is 65.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current PEG Ratio is 0.46, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. 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 PEG Ratio is 0.46, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 65.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.34. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current PEG Ratio is 0.46 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:
PEG Ratio: 0.46 (76% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#32 of 225)
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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