Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 1,142,100 717,795 675,609 991,590 943,953
Revenue US$ in thousands 15,827,900 14,282,000 13,399,400 12,642,100 11,558,900
Net profit margin 7.22% 5.03% 5.04% 7.84% 8.17%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $1,142,100K ÷ $15,827,900K
= 7.22%

The net profit margin of Universal Health Services Inc has seen fluctuations over the past five years. It stood at 8.17% on December 31, 2020, and decreased slightly to 7.84% on December 31, 2021. The margin then experienced a more significant decline to 5.04% on December 31, 2022, followed by a marginal decrease to 5.03% on December 31, 2023. However, there was a notable improvement in profitability as the margin rose to 7.22% on December 31, 2024. These fluctuations indicate changes in the company's ability to convert revenue into profit, reflecting various factors such as operational efficiency, cost management, and market conditions.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
7.22%
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
8.16%
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
15.49%