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UHS

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Healthcare · Medical - Care Facilities

Overall research band Above average
Quality Mixed
Valuation Exceptional
Balance sheet Mixed
Market confirmation Mixed

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What this report can tell you now

What the company does

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a healthcare company that owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals and behavioral health treatment centers. Its operations are divided into Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services, offering a wide range of medical services such as surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency care, radiology, oncology, cardiac care, pediatrics, pharmacy, and mental health support. As of February 24, 2022, UHS operated 363 inpatient facilities and 40 outpatient and specialized sites across 39 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. UHS serves patients requiring medical and behavioral health care, and its revenue is generated primarily from providing these healthcare services. The company also offers commercial health insurance and management support functions, including procurement, IT, financial oversight, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative management, marketing, and public relations.

The current research profile is Deep Value, with weak market confirmation. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

Strongest visible signal

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What to investigate next

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Before you draw a conclusion

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  • Investigate the weakest score band and any missing evidence.

Headline fundamentals

A small set of signals worth checking

ROIC12.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Operating margin11.5%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Revenue CAGR · 4 years8.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
FCF margin5.0%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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