UHS (Universal Health Services) ROCE %: 16.34% (As of Mar. 2026)


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85 GF Score
Price $145.41
GF Value $228.22
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Universal Health Services ROCE %?

Universal Health Services UHS -0.30% 85 ROCE % is 16.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued).

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Universal Health Services's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.34%.

Universal Health Services  (NYSE:UHS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Universal Health Services ROCE % Related Terms

Universal Health Services ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Health Services's ROCE % can be seen below:

* 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 ROCE % Chart

Universal Health Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Universal Health Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Universal Health Services ROCE % Calculation

Universal Health Services's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2124.398/( ( (14469.749 - 2210.406) + (15527.593 - 3239.601) )/ 2 )
=2124.398/( (12259.343+12287.992)/ 2 )
=2124.398/12273.6675
=17.31 %

Universal Health Services's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2020.356/( ( (15527.593 - 3239.601) + (15681.142 - 3244.078) )/ 2 )
=2020.356/( ( 12287.992 + 12437.064 )/ 2 )
=2020.356/12362.528
=16.34 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 16.34% mean?
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a ROCE % of 16.34% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Universal Health Services' ROCE % too high?
Universal Health Services' current ROCE % is 16.34%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROCE % is 6.41. Universal Health Services' value of 16.34% is 154.9% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to ENSG and EHC?
Universal Health Services' ROCE % of 16.34% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.41. Universal Health Services' value of 16.34% is 154.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROCE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 6.41, based on 648 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current ROCE % of 16.34% is 154.9% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROCE % is 6.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current ROCE % is 16.34%. 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 ROCE % is 16.34% and 154.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 6.41. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current ROCE % is 16.34% 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:

  • ROCE %: 16.34%
  • GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100
  • Industry Position: 154.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median

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 Business Description

Address 367 South Gulph Road, Universal Corporate Center, P.O. Box 61558, King Of Prussia, PA, USA, 19406-0958
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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