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Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation
For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:
1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.
Universal Health Services's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN6,362 Mil.
2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets
Universal Health Services's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN2,920 Mil.
3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.
Universal Health Services's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-1,041 Mil. It means Universal Health Services's working capital
declined by MXN1,041 Mil
from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Universal Health Services's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
Universal Health Services's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.
Universal Health Services's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.
Universal Health Services's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN400 Mil.
8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).
Universal Health Services's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-905 Mil.
Universal Health Services Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Universal Health Services Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Health Services's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:
* 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 Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Universal Health Services Cash Flow from Operations Calculation
Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Universal Health Services's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN32,309 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN32,309 Mil mean?
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN32,309 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Universal Health Services and its competitors.
Is Universal Health Services' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Universal Health Services' current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN32,309 Mil. Overall, Universal Health Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Services' Cash Flow from Operations compare to ENSG and EHC?
Universal Health Services' Cash Flow from Operations of MXN32,309 Mil 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 Cash Flow from Operations for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Universal Health Services and its competitors. Universal Health Services's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN32,309 Mil. 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?
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of MXN32,309 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,482.47, compared to a current price of MXN2,539.00 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN32,309 Mil. Universal Health Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN32,309 Mil as of Jun. 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 (MEX:UHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,539.00 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,482.47.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UHS:
Cash Flow from Operations: MXN32,309 Mil
GF Value™: MXN3,482.47 vs. price of MXN2,539.00 (27.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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