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Universal Health ServicesMEX:UHS 71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:UHS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,936.63 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 280 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks worse than 71.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:UHS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 1.05 Max: 2.45
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Services's highest Yield on Cost was 2.45. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.05.
MEX:UHS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 71.79% of 280
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs MEX:UHS: 1.51
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Universal Health Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:UHS vs ENSG, EHC, PACS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Universal Health Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Universal Health Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.32 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #201 out of 280 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Universal Health Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Universal Health Services' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.45. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90. Universal Health Services' value of 1.51 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #201 out of 280 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #201 out of 280 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Universal Health Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90. Universal Health Services' value of 1.51 is 47.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Health Services' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.32 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Universal Health Services has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.90, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 is 47.9% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. 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 MXN3,936.63, compared to a current price of MXN2,539.00 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 47.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.90. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (MEX:UHS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,936.63.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UHS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.51 (44% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: MXN3,936.63 vs. price of MXN2,539.00 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#201 of 280)
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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