UHS (Universal Health Services) Total Payout Ratio: (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

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UHS Universal Health Services Inc UHS
89 GF Score
Price $176.69
GF Value $237.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Universal Health Services Total Payout Ratio?

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Universal Health Services's current Total Payout Ratio is .

Universal Health Services Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Universal Health Services Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Health Services's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

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UHS vs ENSG, DVA, EHC: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Universal Health Services Total Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Universal Health Services Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Universal Health Services's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-967.951 + 16.729 + -51.267) / 1488.796
=0.67

Universal Health Services's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-320.752 + 4.877 + -11.786) / 358.447
=0.91

* 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.

Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $176.69 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $237.80. GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for UHS:

  • Total Payout Ratio:
  • GF Value™: $237.80 vs. price of $176.69 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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$237.80
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