Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.80% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:UHS Universal Health Services Inc MEX:UHS
71 GF Score
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What is Universal Health Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Universal Health Services MEX:UHS 71 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:UHS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,039.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Universal Health Services's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,595 Mil. Universal Health Services's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN92,729 Mil. Therefore, Universal Health Services's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.80%.


Universal Health Services  (MEX:UHS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Universal Health Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Universal Health Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Health Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Universal Health Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.94 2.52 3.62 3.92 2.79

Universal Health Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.09 2.61 2.92 3.18 2.80

MEX:UHS vs ENSG, EHC, PACS: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Universal Health Services Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Universal Health Services's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2741.494/( (103348.941+93026.503)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2741.494/98187.722
=2.79 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=100956.625 + 2392.316
=103348.941

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=78236.711 + 14789.792
=93026.503

Universal Health Services's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2594.76/( (93026.503+92432.32)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2594.76/92729.4115
=2.80 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=78236.711 + 14789.792
=93026.503

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=77480.615 + 14951.705
=92432.32

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.80% mean?
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.80% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors.
Is Universal Health Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Universal Health Services' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.80%. Overall, Universal Health Services has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ENSG and EHC?
Universal Health Services' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.80% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. Universal Health Services's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.80%. 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 (MEX:UHS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,039.02, compared to a current price of MXN2,539.00 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.80%. Universal Health Services' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.80% 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 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 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,039.02. GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:UHS:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.80%
  • GF Value™: MXN4,039.02 vs. price of MXN2,539.00 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address 367 South Gulph Road, Universal Corporate Center, P.O. Box 61558, King Of Prussia, PA, USA, 19406-0958
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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