Forward PE Ratio: 6.66
The forward PE ratio is 6.66 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (6.66) = Close Price ($155.20) / Consensus Forward EPS ($23.48)
UHS Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
6.66
UHS Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Universal Health Services, Inc.
Market Cap
$9.72B
Forward PE Ratio
6.66
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) | $9.72B | 6.66 |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $9.55B | 15.56 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs › | $10.37B | 7.65 |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs › | $10.73B | N/A |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $10.96B | 24.29 |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.14B | 36.89 |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs › | $11.25B | 20.18 |
| Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs › | $8.09B | 29.55 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs › | $8.04B | 31.40 |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs › | $7.91B | N/A |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
6.6
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
6.7
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $23.48 implies -1.5% EPS decline vs the reported trailing $23.83.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $155.20 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $23.48 | $23.05 – $24.34 | 10 | 6.6x |
| 2027-12-31 | $25.31 | $24.47 – $26.45 | 11 | 6.1x |
| 2028-12-31 | $28.35 | $26.19 – $30.99 | 7 | 5.5x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The forward PE ratio for UHS stock is 6.66.
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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.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO
- Marc D. Miller