A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
UHT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 1.64 Max: 2.63
Current: 2.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Universal Health Realtyome Trust was 2.63. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.64.
UHT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.75% of 691
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs UHT: 2.63
Universal Health Realtyome Trust (NYSE:UHT) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Universal Health Realtyome Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Universal Health Realtyome Trust Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Realtyome Trust Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Realtyome Trust Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Realtyome Trust (UHT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.63 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Universal Health Realtyome Trust and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.16 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #634 out of 691 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.63 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 2.63. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's value of 2.63 is 237.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #634 out of 691 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Health Realtyome Trust has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to CHCT and XRN?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #634 out of 691 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Universal Health Realtyome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's value of 2.63 is 237.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.16 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Universal Health Realtyome Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 691 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.63 is 237.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Universal Health Realtyome Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.63, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Health Realtyome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.73, compared to a current price of $43.06 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.63, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 237.2% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.63 as of Mar. 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 Realtyome Trust (UHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Realtyome Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.06 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.73.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Realtyome Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UHT:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.63 (60% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: $40.73 vs. price of $43.06 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 237.2% above the REITs median (#634 of 691)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Health Realtyome Trust Business Description
Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a healthcare REIT. The company is engaged in the business of investing in and leasing healthcare and human service facilities through direct ownership or through joint ventures, which aggregate into a single reportable segment. The company actively manages a portfolio of healthcare and human service facilities. The revenue and net income are generated from the operation of the investment portfolio, located throughout the United States.
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