Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,681,814 | 1,540,521 | 1,439,750 | 1,283,480 | 1,173,418 | 1,103,606 | 1,096,092 | 1,049,398 | 1,003,555 | 1,055,820 | 1,094,748 | 1,300,282 | 1,363,094 | 1,463,404 | 1,498,266 | 1,417,329 | 1,358,354 | 1,285,374 | 1,124,633 | 1,112,165 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 15,827,930 | 15,417,760 | 15,017,500 | 14,658,040 | 14,281,980 | 14,025,410 | 13,798,670 | 13,573,940 | 13,399,380 | 13,227,650 | 13,047,620 | 12,922,090 | 12,642,120 | 12,453,810 | 12,210,350 | 11,742,220 | 11,558,900 | 11,368,210 | 11,278,120 | 11,403,540 |
| Operating profit margin | 10.63% | 9.99% | 9.59% | 8.76% | 8.22% | 7.87% | 7.94% | 7.73% | 7.49% | 7.98% | 8.39% | 10.06% | 10.78% | 11.75% | 12.27% | 12.07% | 11.75% | 11.31% | 9.97% | 9.75% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,681,814K ÷ $15,827,930K
= 10.63%
Universal Health Services Inc's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past few years. It ranged from a low of 7.49% on December 31, 2022, to a high of 12.27% on June 30, 2021. The trend in operating profit margin demonstrates some variability, indicating potential changes in the company's operational efficiency and profitability.
In more recent periods, the operating profit margin has generally decreased, from 10.63% on December 31, 2024, down to 8.22% on December 31, 2023. This downward trend suggests that Universal Health Services Inc may be facing challenges in maintaining profitability levels or controlling operating expenses.
A lower operating profit margin could be a cause for concern as it may indicate that the company is experiencing increased costs relative to its revenue. It is essential for Universal Health Services Inc to closely monitor its operating expenses and seek opportunities for cost efficiencies in order to improve its profitability and financial performance in the future.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024