Probability of Financial Distress (%) measures the probability that a company will go bankrupt in the upcoming year given its current financial position. A higher ratio indicates a larger probability of bankruptcy for the company, while a lower ratio indicates a healthier fundamental. As of today, Universal Health Services's Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.05%.
Like the Altman Z-Score, the PFD measures a company's bankruptcy risk. However, the main drawback of the Z-score is it does not apply to banks and insurance companies. According to Investopedia, the concept of "working capital" does not apply to banks and insurance companies, as financial institutions do not have typical current assets or current liabilities like inventories or accounts payable.
Universal Health Services (STU:UHS) Probability of Financial Distress (%) Explanation
Like the Altman Z-Score, the PFD measures a company's bankruptcy risk in the upcoming year. However, the main drawback of the Z-score is it does not apply to banks and insurance companies. According to Investopedia, the concept of "working capital" does not apply to banks and insurance companies, as financial institutions do not have typical current assets or current liabilities like inventories or accounts payable.
Universal Health Services Probability of Financial Distress (%) Related Terms
STU:UHS vs ENSG, EHC, PACS: Probability of Financial Distress (%) Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Probability of Financial Distress (%), along with its competitors' market caps and Probability of Financial Distress (%) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Universal Health Services Probability of Financial Distress (%) vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Probability of Financial Distress (%) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Probability of Financial Distress (%) falls into.
Universal Health Services Probability of Financial Distress (%) Calculation
Probability of Financial Distress (%) (PFD) was developed by John Campbell, Jens Hilscher and Jan Szilagyi in their Search of Distress Risk. It measures the probability that a company will go bankrupt within the next 12 months given its current financial position.
The Probability of Financial Distress (%) was obtained by a logit probability model based on eight explanatory variables. The logit formula to compute the probability of financial distress (LPFD) is given below:
LPFD
=
-20.12 * NIMTAAVG
+
1.60 * TLMTA
-
7.88 * EXRETAVG
+
1.55 * SIGMA
-
0.005 * RSIZE
-
2.27 * CASHMTA
+
0.070 * MB
-
0.09 * PRICE
-
8.87
=
-7.63
The Probability of Financial Distress (%) (PFD) was then obtianed by:
4. EXRETAVG = Excess Return compared to the S&P 500
EXRETAVG is the weighted excess return compared to the S&P 500 in past 12 month. Geometrically declining weights are imposed on the monthly excess return to reflect lagged information. The weight is halved each quarter.
5. SIGMA = Standard Deviation of Daily Returns
For sigma, we use the annualized standard deviation of a company's returns over the past 92 days (or 63 trading days).
What does a Probability of Financial Distress (%) of 0.05% mean?
Universal Health Services (STU:UHS) has a Probability of Financial Distress (%) of 0.05% as of Jun. 25, 2026.
Is Universal Health Services' Probability of Financial Distress (%) too high?
Universal Health Services' current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.05%. Overall, Universal Health Services has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Services' Probability of Financial Distress (%) compare to ENSG and EHC?
Universal Health Services' Probability of Financial Distress (%) of 0.05% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Probability of Financial Distress (%) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Probability of Financial Distress (%) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Probability of Financial Distress (%) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Probability of Financial Distress (%) mean?
A high Probability of Financial Distress (%) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Universal Health Services's current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Health Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services (STU:UHS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €200.29, compared to a current price of €128.00 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.05%. Universal Health Services' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Probability of Financial Distress (%) calculated?
Probability of Financial Distress (%) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (STU:UHS), the current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.05% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Universal Health Services (STU:UHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €128.00 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €200.29.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UHS:
Probability of Financial Distress (%): 0.05%
GF Value™: €200.29 vs. price of €128.00 (36.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Health Services Inc offers healthcare services through its behavioral health centers, acute care hospitals, and related outpatient facilities. As of late 2025, the company operated 346 inpatient behavioral health centers, 29 acute care hospitals, and many supportive outpatient facilities. Its operations are concentrated in the U.S, particularly in Nevada (21% of 2025 operating profits), Texas (19%), and California (13%), although it does have some exposure to the UK behavioral health market (6% of 2025 sales) too. While its acute care services account for over 55% of revenue, the behavioral health centers sport higher margins and account for over 55% of pretax profits.
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