Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Gross profit US$ in thousands 4,725,920 4,264,850 4,300,900 4,040,890 3,787,260
Revenue US$ in thousands 14,075,300 13,272,500 12,558,400 11,452,600 11,215,500
Gross profit margin 33.58% 32.13% 34.25% 35.28% 33.77%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $4,725,920K ÷ $14,075,300K
= 33.58%

Based on the data provided, Universal Health Services, Inc. has consistently achieved a gross profit margin of 100.00% over the past five years, indicating that the company has effectively managed its cost of goods sold relative to its revenue. A gross profit margin of 100.00% signifies that the company is able to generate revenue sufficient to cover all direct costs associated with producing goods or services, resulting in a full recovery of production costs. This high level of profitability suggests strong operational efficiency and pricing strategy, which may contribute to the company's overall financial stability and performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
33.58%
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
53.84%
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
33.31%