UHS Universal Health Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 21, 2025, the UHS stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.15. This is based on the current EPS of $17.16 and the stock price of $157.05 per share. A decrease of 32% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 13.5 of the past four quarters.
UHS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Universal Health Services over the last ten years is 14.33. The current 9.15 price-to-earnings ratio is 36% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, UHS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2015 quarter at 22.96, with a price of $142.1 and an EPS of $6.19. The Sep 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 8.98, with a price of $88.18 and an EPS of $9.82.
Universal Health Services PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 59.17% in 2010
Maximum annual decrease: -48.14% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.46 | -28.99% | $179.42 | $17.16 |
| 2023 | 14.73 | -3.47% | $152.44 | $10.35 |
| 2022 | 15.26 | 41.17% | $140.89 | $9.23 |
| 2021 | 10.81 | -13.03% | $129.66 | $11.99 |
| 2020 | 12.43 | -20.63% | $137.5 | $11.06 |
| 2019 | 15.66 | 12.18% | $143.46 | $9.16 |
| 2018 | 13.96 | -3.19% | $116.56 | $8.35 |
| 2017 | 14.42 | -2.1% | $113.35 | $7.86 |
| 2016 | 14.73 | -15.05% | $106.38 | $7.22 |
| 2015 | 17.34 | -13.99% | $119.49 | $6.89 |
| 2014 | 20.16 | 29.23% | $111.26 | $5.52 |
| 2013 | 15.6 | 47.45% | $81.26 | $5.21 |
| 2012 | 10.58 | 11.37% | $48.35 | $4.57 |
| 2011 | 9.5 | -48.14% | $38.86 | $4.09 |
| 2010 | 18.32 | 59.17% | $43.42 | $2.37 |
Universal Health Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 10.46 | -30.22% | $179.42 | $17.16 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.99 | 11.95% | $229.01 | $15.28 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.39 | -12.43% | $184.93 | $13.81 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.29 | 3.8% | $182.46 | $11.93 |
| Dec 2023 | 14.73 | 12.7% | $152.44 | $10.35 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.07 | -19.47% | $125.73 | $9.62 |
| Jun 2023 | 16.23 | 21.3% | $157.77 | $9.72 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.38 | -12.32% | $127.1 | $9.5 |
| Dec 2022 | 15.26 | 69.93% | $140.89 | $9.23 |
| Sep 2022 | 8.98 | -11.26% | $88.18 | $9.82 |
| Jun 2022 | 10.12 | -19.17% | $100.71 | $9.95 |
| Mar 2022 | 12.52 | 15.82% | $144.95 | $11.58 |
| Dec 2021 | 10.81 | -1.73% | $129.66 | $11.99 |
| Sep 2021 | 11 | -4.1% | $138.37 | $12.58 |
| Jun 2021 | 11.47 | 2.23% | $146.43 | $12.77 |
UHS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of UHS is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
UHS PE vs peers
When compared to its peers HCA and SEM, UHS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than THC's and ACHC's. Universal Health Services's current PE ratio of 9.15 is more than the average of its peers, which is 8.65.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| THC Tenet Healthcare Corp | 3.45 | $10.84B |
| ACHC Acadia Healthcare Company Inc | 7.49 | $1.94B |
| UHS Universal Health Services Inc | 9.41 | $10.5B |
| SEM Select Medical Holdings Corp | 9.49 | $2.03B |
| HCA HCA Healthcare Inc | 14.45 | $79.93B |
| CYH Community Health Systems Inc | N/A | $334.11M |
| MD Mednax Inc | N/A | $1.04B |
| WOOF Petco Health & Wellness Company Inc | N/A | $995.8M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Health Services's PE ratio?
UHS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.15 as of Apr 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Universal Health Services (UHS)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for UHS stock is 13.26.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Universal Health Services (UHS)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for UHS stock is 12.46.
What is the highest PE ratio for UHS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 22.96 and it was in the Jun 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for UHS compare to its historical average?
UHS's current price to earnings ratio is 36% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Universal Health Services's PE ratio so low?
UHS's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is UHS's PE ratio calculated (Universal Health Services PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), Universal Health Services's stock price is $157.05. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $17.16. Therefore, Universal Health Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.15. PE RATIO(9.15) = STOCK PRICE($157.05) / TTM EPS($17.16)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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