Universal Health Services (STU:UHS) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 57.91% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


STU:UHS Universal Health Services Inc STU:UHS
85 GF Score
Price €128.00
GF Value €200.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Universal Health Services Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Universal Health Services STU:UHS 85 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.91% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €200.29 (Significantly Undervalued).

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), Universal Health Services's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. Universal Health Services's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is €304.08 and current share price is €128.00. Consequently,

Universal Health Services's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 57.91%.

STU:UHS vs ENSG, EHC, PACS: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Universal Health Services Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Universal Health Services's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(304.08-128.00)/304.08
=57.91 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 57.91% mean?
Universal Health Services (STU:UHS) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 57.91% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Universal Health Services.
Is Universal Health Services' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Universal Health Services' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.91%. Overall, Universal Health Services has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Services' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to ENSG and EHC?
Universal Health Services' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 57.91% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Universal Health Services. Universal Health Services's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.91%. 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 (STU:UHS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €200.29, compared to a current price of €128.00 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.91%. Universal Health Services' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (STU:UHS), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.91% as of Jun. 25, 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 (STU:UHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €128.00 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €200.29. GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:UHS:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 57.91%
  • GF Value™: €200.29 vs. price of €128.00 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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