Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Total asset turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,075,310 13,828,440 13,619,410 13,417,830 13,272,470 13,132,410 12,966,840 12,845,690 12,565,440 12,389,350 12,142,520 11,670,220 11,472,510 11,281,820 11,174,860 11,283,260 11,254,690 11,112,940 10,941,340 10,772,010
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,967,600 13,873,500 13,732,300 13,556,000 13,494,200 13,378,900 13,296,100 13,144,400 13,093,500 12,846,900 12,812,600 13,096,300 13,476,900 12,975,800 12,148,500 11,620,400 11,668,200 11,594,400 11,752,600 11,721,300
Total asset turnover 1.01 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.96 0.96 0.95 0.89 0.85 0.87 0.92 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.93 0.92

December 31, 2023 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $14,075,310K ÷ $13,967,600K
= 1.01

Based on the data provided, Universal Health Services, Inc.'s total asset turnover has been relatively stable over the past eight quarters, ranging between 0.98 and 1.02. The total asset turnover ratio measures the company's efficiency in generating revenue from its total assets. A total asset turnover ratio greater than 1 indicates that the company is generating more revenue for each dollar of assets it owns.

In this case, Universal Health Services, Inc. has consistently maintained a total asset turnover ratio above 1, suggesting efficient asset utilization. The slight variations over the quarters indicate that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate revenue. This consistent performance is a positive indicator of the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in utilizing its asset base to drive revenue growth.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
1.01
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
1.16
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
0.69