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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.68

Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.68 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.77, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.60–0.89).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 5.67% below its 12-month average of 0.72.

Debt to Equity

UHS Debt to Equity Ratio

0.68

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

+12.71% 5Y
UHS Debt to Equity Ratio

UHS Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

UHS Debt to Equity Ratio

UHS Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

UHS Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.68

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.72

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.79

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.77

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.79

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.79

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.75

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.67%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-13.51%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-12.15%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-13.44%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-14.22%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-9.45%

UHS Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)$9.12B0.680.720.790.77
Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs ›$9.68B1.140.990.790.64
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs ›$9.80B2.705.515.515.51
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs ›$8.13B0.210.210.180.13
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs ›$10.37B3.232.451.881.68
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs ›$10.39B0.970.880.910.99
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs ›$7.72B0.440.370.360.29
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs ›$7.56B2.071.040.530.36
Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs ›$10.96B0.690.931.711.82
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs ›$11.12B0.230.220.210.24

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.68

Current Ratio

1.05

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The debt to equity ratio for UHS stock is 0.68.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.68 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.77, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.60–0.89).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for UHS stock is 0.72.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for UHS stock is 0.79.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for UHS stock is 0.77.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for UHS stock is 0.79.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for UHS stock is 0.79.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for UHS stock is 0.75.

UHS Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-310.68
2025-12-310.76
2025-09-300.71
2025-06-300.71
2025-03-310.75
2024-12-310.74
2024-09-300.77
2024-06-300.77
2024-03-310.85
2023-12-310.87
2023-09-300.89
2023-06-300.85
2023-03-310.88
2022-12-310.89
2022-09-300.88
2022-06-300.86
2022-03-310.80
2021-12-310.75
2021-09-300.65
2021-06-300.60
2021-03-310.61
2020-12-310.66
2020-09-300.66
2020-06-300.68
2020-03-310.77
2019-12-310.78
2019-09-300.79
2019-06-300.83
2019-03-310.77
2018-12-310.74
2018-09-300.75
2018-06-300.75
2018-03-310.75
2017-12-310.81
2017-09-300.83
2017-06-300.86
2017-03-310.82
2016-12-310.91
2016-09-300.83
2016-06-300.84
2016-03-310.76
2015-12-310.81
2015-09-300.75
2015-06-300.75
2015-03-310.80
2014-12-310.88
2014-09-300.96
2014-06-300.89
2014-03-310.95
2013-12-311.02
2013-09-301.13
2013-06-301.19
2013-03-311.29
2012-12-311.37
2012-09-301.32
2012-06-301.36
2012-03-311.48
2011-12-311.59
2011-09-301.66
2011-06-301.72
2011-03-311.84
2010-12-311.98
2010-09-300.52
2010-06-300.47
2010-03-310.49
2009-12-310.55
2009-09-300.49
2009-06-300.55
2009-03-310.59
2008-12-310.65
2008-09-300.60
2008-06-300.68
2008-03-310.70
2007-12-310.67
2007-09-300.59
2007-06-300.63
2007-03-310.63
2006-12-310.59
2006-09-300.31
2006-06-300.31
2006-03-310.48
2005-12-310.53
2005-09-300.43
2005-06-300.41
2005-03-310.55
2004-12-310.71
2004-09-300.69
2004-06-300.73
2004-03-310.80
2003-12-310.81
2003-09-300.63
2003-06-300.72
2003-03-310.78
2002-12-310.75
2002-09-300.70
2002-06-300.77

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
Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
CEO
Marc D. Miller