Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Number of days of payables

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Payables turnover
Number of days of payables days

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

The data provided on the number of days of payables for Universal Health Services Inc from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, indicates that the specific number of days of payables is not disclosed. This lack of information prevents a detailed analysis of the trend or efficiency of the company's payables management over time.

Without the actual figures for the days of payables, it is not possible to calculate or interpret the ratio that measures how long, on average, the company takes to pay its suppliers. Monitoring this ratio can provide insights into the company's liquidity management, supplier relationships, and potential cash flow constraints.

In general, a longer number of days of payables may suggest that the company is taking longer to settle its supplier invoices, potentially indicating financial strength or a deliberate strategy to manage cash flow. However, an excessively high number of days of payables could also indicate liquidity issues, strained supplier relationships, or other operational challenges.

Therefore, it would be beneficial for stakeholders and investors to have access to the actual data on the number of days of payables for Universal Health Services Inc to conduct a thorough analysis of the company's payables management and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC