Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Deep value reversal play: Extreme valuation discount (5.6x P/E) vs. peers meets a technical floor near 52-week lows.
Investment score: 64/100
Analysis as of
Is Universal Health Services Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
UHS presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, growing healthcare leader at a cyclical valuation trough. While technical momentum is poor, the fundamental floor is firm.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 92/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 65/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 75/100 (weight 15%)
Universal Health Services Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for UHS
- Extreme Valuation Gap
What speaks against UHS
- Negative Technical Momentum
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHS | 5.9x | 0.5x | 5.1x | 71.3% | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| HCA | 12.5x | 1.1x | 8.4x | 34.9% | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| THC | 8.5x | 0.7x | 5.6x | 42.8% | 7.9% | 23.4% |
| EHC | 17.0x | 1.7x | 9.0x | 58.8% | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| ENSG | 24.7x | 1.7x | 18.1x | 13.9% | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| PACS | 22.7x | 1.0x | 19.0x | 19.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Peer median | 17.0x | 1.1x | 9.0x | 34.9% | 7.9% | 4.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)
Is UHS stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Universal Health Services Inc as HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. UHS presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, growing healthcare leader at a cyclical valuation trough. While technical momentum is poor, the fundamental floor is firm. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is UHS stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for UHS is HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.