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Universal Health Services (BSP:U1HS34) Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % : 0.00% (As of . 20)


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What is Universal Health Services Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue %?

Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % can be used to estimate the company’s bad debt value. If the company’s bad debt percentage is from historical data, the metric can be used as an indicator of a company's receivable management ability. Under the requirements of transparency and accuracy, lower Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue is better.

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Universal Health Services Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Universal Health Services's Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % can be seen below:

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Universal Health Services  (BSP:U1HS34) Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % Calculation

Companies usually use Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % to estimate their bad debt. The initial estimates of a company's bad debt allowance is typically based upon past performance. The formula is:

Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue %=( Uncollectible sales / Revenue ) * 100 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Universal Health Services  (BSP:U1HS34) Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % Explanation

A bad debt expense is recognized when a receivable is no longer collectible because a customer is unable to fulfill their obligation to pay an outstanding debt due to bankruptcy or other financial problems.

The analysis of bad debt should be combined with the allowance and adjustment the company made of the fiscal year. If the company’s Bad Debt Percentage of Revenue % kept increasing, the company’s profitability should be questioned. However, abnormal low ratios are also worth attention because it may be a sign of fiscal report manipulation.


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Universal Health Services (BSP:U1HS34) Business Description

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367 South Gulph Road, Universal Corporate Center, P.O. Box 61558, King Of Prussia, PA, USA, 19406-0958
Universal Health Services Inc owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavior health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers. The firm operates in two key segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Services. The Acute Care Hospital Services segment includes the firm's acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals, and surgery and oncology centers.

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