UHS Universal Health Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Jan 21, 2025, the UHS stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.35. This is based on the current EPS of $15.28 and the stock price of $188.78 per share. A decrease of 15% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 14.6 of the past four quarters.
UHS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Universal Health Services over the last ten years is 14.57. The current 12.35 price-to-earnings ratio is 15% 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: 41.17% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -20.63% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.73 | -3.47% |
| 2022 | 15.26 | 41.17% |
| 2021 | 10.81 | -13.03% |
| 2020 | 12.43 | -20.63% |
| 2019 | 15.66 | 12.18% |
| 2018 | 13.96 | -3.19% |
| 2017 | 14.42 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 14.73 | -15.05% |
| 2015 | 17.34 | -13.99% |
| 2014 | 20.16 | 29.23% |
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 ACHC, UHS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than THC's and SEM's. Universal Health Services's current PE ratio of 12.35 is more than the average of its peers, which is 10.47.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| THC Tenet Healthcare Corp | 4.3 | $12.92B |
| SEM Select Medical Holdings Corp | 8.98 | $2.49B |
| UHS Universal Health Services Inc | 12.33 | $12.43B |
| HCA HCA Healthcare Inc | 14.19 | $81.01B |
| ACHC Acadia Healthcare Company Inc | 14.56 | $4.15B |
| CYH Community Health Systems Inc | N/A | $466.17M |
| MD Mednax Inc | N/A | $1.2B |
| WOOF Petco Health & Wellness Company Inc | N/A | $1.19B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Health Services's PE ratio?
UHS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.35 as of Jan 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 13.45.
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 12.54.
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 15% below its 10-year historical average.
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 (Jan 21, 2025), Universal Health Services's stock price is $188.78. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $15.28. Therefore, Universal Health Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 12.35. PE RATIO(12.35) = STOCK PRICE($188.78) / TTM EPS($15.28)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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