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Debt to Assets Ratio: 32.69%

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Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?

The debt to assets ratio of 32.69% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.39%, near the low end of its 5-year range (30.10%–39.06%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 2.82% below its 12-month average of 33.63%.

Debt/Equity|Total Debt|Total Assets|Interest Coverage|All Metrics
Debt to Assets

UHS Debt to Assets Ratio

32.69%

Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.

+7.03% 5Y
UHS Debt to Assets Ratio

UHS Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

UHS Debt to Assets Ratio

UHS Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

UHS Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

32.69%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM

33.63%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y

35.78%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y

35.39%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y

35.72%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y

36.53%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y

34.68%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.82%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-8.64%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-7.65%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-8.50%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-10.53%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-5.76%

UHS Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)$9.12B32.69%33.63%35.78%35.39%
Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs ›$9.68B0.33%N/AN/AN/A
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs ›$9.80B0.58%N/AN/AN/A
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs ›$8.13B0.14%N/AN/AN/A
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs ›$10.37B0.42%N/AN/AN/A
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs ›$10.39B0.43%N/AN/AN/A
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs ›$7.72B0.07%N/AN/AN/A
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs ›$7.56B0.52%N/AN/AN/A
Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs ›$10.96B0.33%N/AN/AN/A
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs ›$11.12B0.17%N/AN/AN/A

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

32.7%

Debt/Equity

0.76

Current Ratio

1.05

Interest Coverage

12.7x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The debt to assets ratio for UHS stock is 32.69%.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 32.69% is in line with its 5-year average of 35.39%, near the low end of its 5-year range (30.10%–39.06%).
What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average debt to assets ratio for UHS stock is 33.63%.
What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for UHS stock is 35.78%.
What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for UHS stock is 35.39%.
What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for UHS stock is 35.72%.
What is the 15Y average debt to assets ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average debt to assets ratio for UHS stock is 36.53%.
What is the 20Y average debt to assets ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average debt to assets ratio for UHS stock is 34.68%.

UHS Debt to Assets Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
2026-03-3132.69%
2025-12-3134.51%
2025-09-3033.31%
2025-06-3033.42%
2025-03-3134.25%
2024-12-3134.25%
2024-09-3035.58%
2024-06-3035.50%
2024-03-3137.78%
2023-12-3138.42%
2023-09-3038.81%
2023-06-3037.71%
2023-03-3138.90%
2022-12-3139.06%
2022-09-3038.62%
2022-06-3037.82%
2022-03-3135.53%
2021-12-3134.82%
2021-09-3031.65%
2021-06-3030.54%
2021-03-3130.10%
2020-12-3131.12%
2020-09-3030.37%
2020-06-3031.84%
2020-03-3135.69%
2019-12-3136.94%
2019-09-3036.89%
2019-06-3038.13%
2019-03-3136.14%
2018-12-3135.49%
2018-09-3035.71%
2018-06-3036.05%
2018-03-3135.57%
2017-12-3137.54%
2017-09-3037.97%
2017-06-3039.00%
2017-03-3137.31%
2016-12-3140.09%
2016-09-3037.57%
2016-06-3037.67%
2016-03-3134.30%
2015-12-3135.69%
2015-09-3033.61%
2015-06-3033.43%
2015-03-3134.57%
2014-12-3136.53%
2014-09-3038.55%
2014-06-3036.83%
2014-03-3138.11%
2013-12-3139.81%
2013-09-3041.91%
2013-06-3042.64%
2013-03-3144.13%
2012-12-3145.48%
2012-09-3044.25%
2012-06-3044.61%
2012-03-3146.05%
2011-12-3147.67%
2011-09-3048.49%
2011-06-3049.61%
2011-03-3150.62%
2010-12-3152.01%
2010-09-3023.82%
2010-06-3022.14%
2010-03-3122.33%
2009-12-3124.19%
2009-09-3021.92%
2009-06-3024.03%
2009-03-3124.71%
2008-12-3126.70%
2008-09-3025.52%
2008-06-3028.33%
2008-03-3128.35%
2007-12-3128.04%
2007-09-3025.12%
2007-06-3027.01%
2007-03-3126.34%
2006-12-3125.12%
2006-09-3014.86%
2006-06-3014.91%
2006-03-3120.35%
2005-12-3122.49%
2005-09-3019.40%
2005-06-3019.17%
2005-03-3123.48%
2004-12-3128.75%
2004-09-3028.23%
2004-06-3029.11%
2004-03-3130.64%
2003-12-3131.72%
2003-09-3026.43%
2003-06-3028.97%
2003-03-3130.38%
2002-12-3129.57%
2002-09-3029.33%
2002-06-3031.27%

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About Universal Health Services, Inc.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions, is a healthcare entity that both owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals, along with outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers. Its business operations are strategically bifurcated into two main segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services. The hospitals under its management provide a comprehensive spectrum of medical provisions, encompassing general and specialty surgical interventions, internal medicine, obstetrics, urgent and emergency department services, diagnostic imaging (radiology), cancer therapy (oncology), advanced diagnostic procedures, cardiac care, pediatric medicine, pharmaceutical services, and mental health support. As of a reported date of February 24, 2022, the company's significant presence included the ownership or operation of 363 inpatient facilities, complemented by 40 outpatient and other specialized sites. These facilities are distributed across 39 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Beyond direct patient care, UHS also extends into commercial health insurance provision and offers a variety of crucial management support functions. These include centralized procurement, information technology infrastructure, financial oversight and control mechanisms, strategic facilities planning, physician talent acquisition, administrative staff management, marketing initiatives, and public relations efforts. Universal Health Services, Inc. was established in 1978 and maintains its principal executive offices in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

King of Prussia, PA
78,400 employees
uhs.com
Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
CEO
Marc D. Miller
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