Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Inventory turnover 43.09 41.22 39.92 38.92 46.46
DOH days 8.47 8.85 9.14 9.38 7.86

December 31, 2023 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 43.09
= 8.47

Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH) is a financial ratio that measures the number of days a company holds inventory before selling it. A lower DOH indicates a more efficient inventory management system, while a higher DOH may suggest slower inventory turnover.

Unfortunately, without specific data points for Universal Health Services, Inc. for the years provided (Dec 31, 2023, Dec 31, 2022, Dec 31, 2021, Dec 31, 2020, Dec 31, 2019), we are unable to calculate or analyze the trend in its DOH over time.

To assess the significance of changes in Universal Health Services, Inc.'s DOH, further details such as the industry averages, competitors' ratios, and historical trends within the company would be necessary for a comprehensive evaluation of its inventory management efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
8.47
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
24.60
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
11.45