Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 15,827,900 5,641,660 11,925,000 11,215,000 10,270,800
Revenue US$ in thousands 15,827,900 14,282,000 13,399,400 12,642,100 11,558,900
Gross profit margin 100.00% 39.50% 89.00% 88.71% 88.86%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $15,827,900K ÷ $15,827,900K
= 100.00%

Universal Health Services Inc's gross profit margin has displayed consistency in the fiscal years ending on December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2021, standing at 88.86% and 88.71%, respectively. The company saw a slight improvement in the margin for the year ending December 31, 2022, reaching 89.00%. However, a significant decline was observed for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, dropping to 39.50%. This substantial decrease may indicate potential challenges or changes in the company's cost structure or pricing strategies during that period. Nevertheless, the company made a remarkable recovery in the following year, ending on December 31, 2024, achieving a gross profit margin of 100.00%, demonstrating strong operational efficiency and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
100.00%
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
40.62%
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
57.41%