UHT (Universal Health Realtyome Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

What is Universal Health Realtyome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Universal Health Realtyome Trust UHT +4.23% 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates UHT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks worse than 85.1% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.20.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Universal Health Realty Income Trust is 2.54, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

UHT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76 Med: 2.07 Max: 2.57
Current: 2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Universal Health Realtyome Trust was 2.57. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 2.07.

UHT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
85.1% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs UHT: 2.54

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Universal Health Realtyome Trust is 7.18%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Universal Health Realtyome Trust was 8.65%. The lowest was 2.09%. And the median was 4.66%.

Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.75.

During the past 12 months, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Health Realtyome Trust was 4.90% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 1.55% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Universal Health Realtyome Trust (NYSE:UHT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Universal Health Realtyome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Universal Health Realtyome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Universal Health Realtyome Trust Annual Data

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1.76

1.86

2.57

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2.33

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UHT vs NHP, CHCT, XRN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Universal Health Realtyome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.96	/	1.27
	=	2.33

Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.745	/	0.338
	=	2.20

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.20 mean?

Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Universal Health Realtyome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #611 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.

Is Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.20 is near median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 2.57. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's value of 2.20 is 122.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #611 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Health Realtyome Trust has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Universal Health Realtyome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NHP and CHCT?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #611 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Universal Health Realtyome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's value of 2.20 is 122.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.20 is 122.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Universal Health Realtyome Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.07. 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 $40.74, compared to a current price of $41.67 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 122.2% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.20 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 $41.67 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.74. GuruFocus considers Universal Health Realtyome Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UHT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.20 (near median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: $40.74 vs. price of $41.67 (2.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 122.2% above the REITs median (#611 of 718)

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

Industry Real Estate REITs

Comparable Companies NHP CHCT XRN STRW SILA LTC DHC WELL VTR OHI DOC AHR CTRE HR XBRU:AED SBRA TSX:CSH.UN XBRU:COFB NHI LSE:PHP

Other Exchanges WY8:Germany

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

Website https://www.uhrit.com

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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