Gross Margin: 14.64%
Is the gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 14.64% is 83% below its 5-year average of 85.91%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.64%–90.78%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 80.55% below its 12-month average of 75.28%.
UHS Gross Margin
Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.
UHS Average Gross Margin Chart
UHS Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart
UHS Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
14.64%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
75.28%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
89.89%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
89.47%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
89.25%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
89.23%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
88.57%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-80.55%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-83.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-83.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-83.59%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-83.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-83.47%
UHS Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) | $9.12B | 14.64% | 75.28% | 89.89% | 89.47% |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $9.68B | 29.69% | 29.43% | 29.32% | 29.12% |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs › | $9.80B | 69.55% | 62.30% | 54.75% | 44.45% |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs › | $8.13B | 51.87% | 52.87% | 53.77% | 54.60% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs › | $10.37B | 17.13% | 18.71% | 19.98% | 20.79% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs › | $10.39B | 31.86% | 31.70% | 34.15% | 35.17% |
| Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs › | $7.72B | 17.39% | 17.24% | 38.82% | 59.22% |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs › | $7.56B | 67.64% | 76.65% | 78.21% | 76.94% |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $10.96B | 71.01% | 70.71% | 67.87% | 67.39% |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.12B | 64.96% | 65.60% | 66.84% | 66.79% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
14.6%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The gross margin for UHS stock is 14.64%.
- Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- The gross margin of 14.64% is 83% below its 5-year average of 85.91%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.64%–90.78%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The TTM average gross margin for UHS stock is 75.28%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for UHS stock is 89.89%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for UHS stock is 89.47%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for UHS stock is 89.25%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for UHS stock is 89.23%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for UHS stock is 88.57%.
UHS Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 14.64% |
| 2025-12-31 | 90.58% |
| 2025-09-30 | 90.78% |
| 2025-06-30 | 90.22% |
| 2025-03-31 | 90.17% |
| 2024-12-31 | 90.13% |
| 2024-09-30 | 90.15% |
| 2024-06-30 | 90.07% |
| 2024-03-31 | 89.50% |
| 2023-12-31 | 89.36% |
| 2023-09-30 | 89.37% |
| 2023-06-30 | 89.28% |
| 2023-03-31 | 89.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | 88.92% |
| 2022-09-30 | 89.02% |
| 2022-06-30 | 89.32% |
| 2022-03-31 | 88.73% |
| 2021-12-31 | 88.58% |
| 2021-09-30 | 88.34% |
| 2021-06-30 | 89.43% |
| 2021-03-31 | 88.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | 88.62% |
| 2020-09-30 | 88.48% |
| 2020-06-30 | 89.61% |
| 2020-03-31 | 88.77% |
| 2019-12-31 | 88.81% |
| 2019-09-30 | 88.88% |
| 2019-06-30 | 89.29% |
| 2019-03-31 | 89.04% |
| 2018-12-31 | 89.08% |
| 2018-09-30 | 89.23% |
| 2018-06-30 | 89.19% |
| 2018-03-31 | 89.10% |
| 2017-12-31 | 89.22% |
| 2017-09-30 | 89.45% |
| 2017-06-30 | 89.49% |
| 2017-03-31 | 89.38% |
| 2016-12-31 | 89.34% |
| 2016-09-30 | 89.30% |
| 2016-06-30 | 89.53% |
| 2016-03-31 | 89.58% |
| 2015-12-31 | 89.11% |
| 2015-09-30 | 89.12% |
| 2015-06-30 | 89.41% |
| 2015-03-31 | 89.27% |
| 2014-12-31 | 88.93% |
| 2014-09-30 | 90.00% |
| 2014-06-30 | 90.50% |
| 2014-03-31 | 89.71% |
| 2013-12-31 | 88.50% |
| 2013-09-30 | 88.60% |
| 2013-06-30 | 88.97% |
| 2013-03-31 | 88.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | 88.40% |
| 2012-09-30 | 88.59% |
| 2012-06-30 | 88.18% |
| 2012-03-31 | 86.98% |
| 2011-12-31 | 42.49% |
| 2011-09-30 | 79.19% |
| 2011-06-30 | 79.51% |
| 2011-03-31 | 81.14% |
| 2010-12-31 | 42.47% |
| 2010-09-30 | 43.11% |
| 2010-06-30 | 86.56% |
| 2010-03-31 | 43.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | 42.68% |
| 2009-09-30 | 43.64% |
| 2009-06-30 | 100.00% |
| 2009-03-31 | 45.50% |
| 2008-12-31 | 86.24% |
| 2008-09-30 | 86.28% |
| 2008-06-30 | 43.81% |
| 2008-03-31 | 43.57% |
| 2007-12-31 | 42.39% |
| 2007-09-30 | 85.02% |
| 2007-06-30 | 43.36% |
| 2007-03-31 | 42.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 42.03% |
| 2006-09-30 | 41.92% |
| 2006-06-30 | 46.59% |
| 2006-03-31 | 44.82% |
| 2005-12-31 | 44.58% |
| 2005-09-30 | 47.15% |
| 2005-06-30 | 46.11% |
| 2005-03-31 | 43.43% |
| 2004-12-31 | 44.90% |
| 2004-09-30 | 42.07% |
| 2004-06-30 | 41.49% |
| 2004-03-31 | 43.15% |
| 2003-12-31 | 62.79% |
| 2003-09-30 | 62.81% |
| 2003-06-30 | 46.02% |
| 2003-03-31 | 63.51% |
| 2002-12-31 | 70.33% |
| 2002-09-30 | 60.23% |
| 2002-06-30 | 62.51% |
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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