What is the enterprise value (EV) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?

NAME	MARKET CAP	ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV)
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)	$10.83B	$15.77B
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Enterprise Value Calculation

Market Cap

$10.83B

Total Debt

$5.08B

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Cash

$137.80M

Enterprise Value

$15.77B

EV-Based Valuation Multiples

EV/EBITDA

5.9x

EV/Sales

0.9x

EV/FCF

19.3x

Why use EV instead of Market Cap?

EV accounts for debt - an acquirer must pay or assume it
EV deducts cash - the acquirer effectively receives it
EV enables fair comparison of companies with different capital structures
EV-based ratios (EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales) are capital structure neutral

Enterprise Value (EV) Formula & Definition

Enterprise Value represents the total value of a company as if you were to acquire it completely - paying for equity while assuming debt and receiving cash.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Enterprise Value (EV) FAQ

What is the enterprise value (EV) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?: The enterprise value (EV) for UHS stock is $15.77B.

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

101,500 employees

uhs.com

Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities