After hours on Oct. 27, Universal Health Services reported third-quarter results that included 5% net revenue growth, a 7% adjusted EBITDA decline, and an 11% adjusted EPS decline to $5.22, which was slightly higher than FactSet consensus of $5.19. Management also kept 2026 guidance intact.
An aging population could keep demand for future medical care strong at UHS' facilities.
Regulatory challenges could cut into the firm's profit potential starting in 2026-28, particularly in the Medicaid-related business.
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Metric
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UHS
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THC
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HCA
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 7.65 | 13.55 | 15.15 |
Price/Book Value | 1.38 | 4.53 | — |
Price/Sales | 0.59 | 1.01 | 1.28 |
Price/Cash Flow | 5.69 | 5.33 | 8.99 |
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Metric
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UHS
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THC
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HCA
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Quick Ratio | 0.89 | 1.22 | 0.77 |
Current Ratio | 1.12 | 1.41 | 0.99 |
Interest Coverage | 14.22 | 5.71 | 5.26 |
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Metric
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UHS
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THC
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HCA
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 10.47% | 5.60% | 13.25% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 22.26% | 39.08% | — |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 13.85% | 10.73% | 21.52% |
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