UHS Universal Health Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at Jun 27, 2025, the UHS stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.82. This is based on the current EPS of $18.13 and the stock price of $178.08 per share. A decrease of 20% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 12.3 of the past four quarters.
UHS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Universal Health Services over the last ten years is 14.23. The current 9.82 price-to-earnings ratio is 31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 10.36 | -0.96% | $187.9 | $18.13 |
| 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 |
UHS Price vs fair value
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 peer stocks HCA and THC, UHS's PE ratio is lower. Universal Health Services's current PE ratio of 9.82 is less than the average of its peers, which is 12.51.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| UHS Universal Health Services Inc | 9.82 | $11.48B |
| ACHC Acadia Healthcare Company Inc | 10.74 | $2.02B |
| THC Tenet Healthcare Corp | 11.3 | $16.13B |
| SEM Select Medical Holdings Corp | 11.31 | $1.96B |
| HCA HCA Healthcare Inc | 16.67 | $91.25B |
| CYH Community Health Systems Inc | N/A | $475.64M |
| MD Mednax Inc | N/A | $1.21B |
| WOOF Petco Health & Wellness Company Inc | N/A | $682.59M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Health Services's PE ratio?
UHS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.82 as of Jun 27, 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 13.02.
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 12.35.
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 31% 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 (Jun 27, 2025), Universal Health Services's stock price is $178.08. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $18.13. Therefore, Universal Health Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.82. PE RATIO(9.82) = STOCK PRICE($178.08) / TTM EPS($18.13)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.