Universal Health Services, Inc.
UHS
Rank in Stocks
#1938
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions,... Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions, is a healthcare entity that both owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals, along with outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers. Its business operations are strategically bifurcated into two main segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services. The hospitals under its management provide a comprehensive spectrum of medical provisions, encompassing general and specialty surgical interventions, internal medicine, obstetrics, urgent and emergency department services, diagnostic imaging (radiology), cancer therapy (oncology), advanced diagnostic procedures, cardiac care, pediatric medicine, pharmaceutical services, and mental health support. As of a reported date of February 24, 2022, the company's significant presence included the ownership or operation of 363 inpatient facilities, complemented by 40 outpatient and other specialized sites. These facilities are distributed across 39 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Beyond direct patient care, UHS also extends into commercial health insurance provision and offers a variety of crucial management support functions. These include centralized procurement, information technology infrastructure, financial oversight and control mechanisms, strategic facilities planning, physician talent acquisition, administrative staff management, marketing initiatives, and public relations efforts. Universal Health Services, Inc. was established in 1978 and maintains its principal executive offices in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Share Price
$185.03
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$10.91B
Change (1 day)
-1.50%
Change (1 year)
-9.55%
Country
US
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Category
Healthcare
Operating Margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 11.36%
According to Universal Health Services, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 11.36%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 8.23%.
Operating Margin history for Universal Health Services, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 11.36% | 6.87% |
| 2024 | 10.63% | 29.16% |
| 2023 | 8.23% | 9.88% |
| 2022 | 7.49% | -30.52% |
| 2021 | 10.78% | -8.26% |
| 2020 | 11.75% | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 10.69% | -2.02% |
| 2018 | 10.91% | -11.30% |
| 2017 | 12.30% | -6.25% |
| 2016 | 13.12% | -5.81% |
| 2015 | 13.93% | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 13.18% | -5.45% |
| 2013 | 13.94% | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 13.54% | 13.21% |
| 2011 | 11.96% | 31.72% |
| 2010 | 9.08% | -9.29% |
| 2009 | 10.01% | 22.52% |
| 2008 | 8.17% | 4.88% |
| 2007 | 7.79% | 1.43% |
| 2006 | 7.68% | -3.76% |
| 2005 | 7.98% | 1.14% |
| 2004 | 7.89% | -65.64% |
| 2003 | 22.96% | 127.10% |
| 2002 | 10.11% | 10.25% |
| 2001 | 9.17% | 4.09% |
| 2000 | 8.81% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.48% | -98.64% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
DE
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| 16.80% | -98.52% |
US
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| 18.67% | -98.36% |
SA
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| 0.00% | - |
MY
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.