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Universal Health ServicesMEX:UHS 71 Forward PE Ratio is 6.20 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:UHS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,856.71 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 313 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks better than 93.61% on this metric.
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Universal Health Services Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Universal Health Services Forward PE Ratio 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 Services Forward PE Ratio Chart
Universal Health Services Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.83
11.36
7.87
9.52
Universal Health Services Quarterly Data
2019-09
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.50
7.63
17.21
10.43
11.83
11.44
11.61
11.36
11.85
12.27
7.87
7.42
9.99
7.91
9.52
9.05
MEX:UHS vs ENSG, EHC, PACS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Universal Health Services Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.20 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #20 out of 313 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Universal Health Services' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Universal Health Services' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.20. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.66. Universal Health Services' value of 6.20 is 66.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #20 out of 313 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #20 out of 313 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Universal Health Services in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.66. Universal Health Services' value of 6.20 is 66.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.66, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.20 is 66.8% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.20. 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 MXN3,856.71, compared to a current price of MXN2,539.00 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.20 and 66.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.66. Universal Health Services' overall GF Score™ is 71/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.20 as of Jul. 18, 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 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,856.71.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UHS:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.20
GF Value™: MXN3,856.71 vs. price of MXN2,539.00 (34.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#20 of 313)
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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