Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 33.58% | 32.13% | 34.25% | 35.28% | 33.77% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.35% | 7.56% | 10.85% | 11.86% | 10.84% |
| Pretax margin | 6.67% | 6.67% | 10.33% | 10.86% | 9.39% |
| Net profit margin | 5.10% | 5.09% | 7.90% | 8.24% | 7.27% |
Universal Health Services, Inc. has shown consistent gross profit margins of 100% over the past five years, indicating the company is effectively managing its cost of goods sold. However, the operating profit margin has varied, from a low of 7.49% in 2022 to a high of 11.75% in 2020, suggesting fluctuations in operating expenses. The pretax margin has also fluctuated, with the lowest at 6.46% in 2022 and the highest at 10.83% in 2020, indicating variability in non-operating income and expenses. The net profit margin has shown a similar trend, with the lowest at 5.02% in 2023 and the highest at 8.14% in 2020. Overall, Universal Health Services, Inc. has maintained relatively healthy profitability ratios, indicating efficient operations and reasonable control over expenses.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.42% | 7.44% | 10.41% | 10.08% | 10.42% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.14% | 5.01% | 7.57% | 7.00% | 6.98% |
| Return on total capital | 10.48% | 9.50% | 13.50% | 13.71% | 12.94% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 11.67% | 11.41% | 16.28% | 14.94% | 14.80% |
The profitability ratios of Universal Health Services, Inc. demonstrate a fluctuating trend over the past five years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 7.44% to 10.41% during this period, with the highest value recorded in 2021. In 2023, the Operating ROA increased to 8.42%, indicating a slightly improved operational efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has ranged from 5.00% to 7.56% over the same period. In 2023, the ROA was reported at 5.14%, suggesting a moderate return on the company's total assets.
3. Return on total capital has varied between 9.35% and 13.35% in the past five years. In 2023, the return stands at 10.63%, implying that the company generates a reasonable return on its total invested capital.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has fluctuated between 11.40% and 16.25% during this period. In 2023, the ROE was reported at 11.67%, indicating a decent return for the company's shareholders relative to its equity.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Universal Health Services, Inc. reflect a mix of operational efficiency and financial performance, with room for improvement in certain areas to enhance overall profitability.