HCA Healthcare posted third-quarter results including growth of 3% in same facility admissions, 4% in revenue, 1% in adjusted EBITDA, and 4% in adjusted EPS. Management also expects to reach the high end of its previously announced guidance ranges for 2026 but gave a flat initial EPS view for 2027.
HCA benefits when medical utilization rises, which may continue in the long run, given favorable demographic trends.
Healthcare policy changes may pose a near-term headwind and may persist as a long-term ESG risk until universal, affordable coverage is achieved in the US.
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Metric
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HCA
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THC
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UHS
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 15.79 | 14.13 | 7.60 |
Price/Book Value | — | 3.99 | 1.37 |
Price/Sales | 1.35 | 0.98 | 0.58 |
Price/Cash Flow | 9.46 | 4.52 | 5.65 |
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Metric
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HCA
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THC
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UHS
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Quick Ratio | 0.63 | 1.36 | 0.89 |
Current Ratio | 0.82 | 1.58 | 1.12 |
Interest Coverage | 5.16 | 6.79 | 14.22 |
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Metric
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HCA
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THC
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UHS
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 10.90% | 13.45% | 10.47% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | — | 88.63% | 22.26% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 18.45% | 21.47% | 13.85% |
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