Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 ROA % is 8.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 7.13. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 686 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks better than 86.3% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Universal Health Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,395 Mil.
Universal Health Services's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,604 Mil. Therefore, Universal Health Services's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Services's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
UHS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.08 Med: 7.13 Max: 9.95
Current: 9.95
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Services's highest ROA % was 9.95%. The lowest was 5.08%. And the median was 7.13%.
UHS's ROA % is ranked better than 86.3% of 686
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs UHS: 9.95
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a ROA % of 8.94% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 7.13. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' ROA % has ranged from 5.08 to 9.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #94 out of 686 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Universal Health Services' ROA % too high?
Universal Health Services' current ROA % of 8.94% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 9.95. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROA % is 1.75. Universal Health Services' value of 8.94% is 410.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #94 out of 686 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' ROA % compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #94 out of 686 companies for ROA %. This places Universal Health Services in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.75. Universal Health Services' value of 8.94% is 410.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own ROA % has ranged from 5.08 to 9.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.13 vs. the industry median of 1.75, 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 ROA % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROA % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.75, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current ROA % of 8.94% is 410.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROA % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current ROA % is 8.94%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 7.13. 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 ROA % is 8.94%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.13 and 410.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.75. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current ROA % is 8.94% 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:
ROA %: 8.94% (25% above median its 10-year median of 7.13)
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 410.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#94 of 686)
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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