Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Medical Care Facilities

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric, pharmacy, and/or behavioral health services. It also provides commercial health insurance services; capital resources; and various management services, including central purchasing, information services, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for UHS
Revenue projections for UHS

Investors may be wary of UHS as its revenues are expected to fall below the prior year's levels. A revenue decrease often leads to concerns about profitability, as it is likely to affect the company's bottom line, prompting investors to take a more cautious approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.079000
forwardPE 5.884273
debtToEquity 67.405000
earningsGrowth 0.177000
revenueGrowth 0.096000
grossMargins 0.442330
operatingMargins 0.111870
trailingEps 24.590000
forwardEps 25.155190

UHS's current ratio being 1.079 suggests that it has more than enough liquidity to cover short-term debt obligations. The company's cash reserves and current assets are sufficient to meet immediate liabilities, signaling solid financial health and minimal risk.
UHS's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS reflects expectations of increased profitability for the current year. This suggests that the company is projected to achieve higher earnings than in the previous financial year, signaling positive growth and improved financial health.

Price projections:

Price projections for UHS
Price projections for UHS

UHS's present price, in relation to its projections, shows no obvious risks or opportunities. This neutral outlook suggests stability, where investors might consider waiting for more decisive signals before making any significant moves.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for UHS
Insider Transactions for UHS


4 sell transactions of UHS were recorded, with market price hovering near 207.4900016784668.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.Investors have shown more interest in buying than selling UHS at current price levels, which may point to a positive market sentiment. This could indicate that investors are expecting favorable results from the stock in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for UHS
Recommendations trend for UHS


The analysts' recent buy bias for UHS indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage more investors to view UHS as a worthwhile investment, positioning the company as a top choice for those seeking financial security and long-term growth opportunities.