Universal Health Realtyome Trust (NYSE:UHT) 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 Realtyome Trust Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Universal Health Realtyome Trust 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 Realtyome Trust Forward PE Ratio Chart
Universal Health Realtyome Trust Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.73
Universal Health Realtyome Trust Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
25.30
22.60
22.73
23.01
UHT vs CHCT, XRN, STRW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Realtyome Trust'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 Realtyome Trust Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Universal Health Realtyome Trust 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 Realtyome Trust (UHT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.49 as of Jul. 04, 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 Realtyome Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #329 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.49. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.13. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's value of 26.49 is 64.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #329 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Health Realtyome Trust has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Forward PE Ratio compare to CHCT and XRN?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #329 out of 463 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Universal Health Realtyome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.13. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's value of 26.49 is 64.2% above 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.13, based on 463 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 Realtyome Trust's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.49 is 64.2% 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 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 Realtyome Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.49. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.74, compared to a current price of $45.82 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.49 and 64.2% above the REITs industry median of 16.13. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.49 as of Jul. 04, 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 $45.82 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.74.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Realtyome Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UHT:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.49
GF Value™: $40.74 vs. price of $45.82 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% above the REITs median (#329 of 463)
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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