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Interest Coverage Ratio: 13.98x

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Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 13.98x is 31% above its 5-year average of 10.71x, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.34x–20.22x).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 6.10% above its 12-month average of 13.18x.

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Interest Coverage

UHS Interest Coverage Ratio

13.98x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-30.87% 5Y
UHS Interest Coverage Ratio

UHS Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

UHS Interest Coverage Ratio

UHS Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

UHS Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

13.98x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

13.18x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

9.62x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

10.71x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

9.86x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

8.87x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

8.54x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+6.10%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+45.33%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+30.55%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+41.76%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+57.64%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+63.71%

UHS Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)$9.12B13.98x13.18x9.62x10.71x
Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs ›$9.68B5.05x5.30x10.04x14.14x
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs ›$9.80B-3.40xN/AN/AN/A
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs ›$8.13B5.52x5.51x7.63x62.06x
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs ›$10.37B-29.20x3.03x3.75x5.52x
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs ›$10.39B4.74x3.27x5.51x5.84x
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs ›$7.72B-22.52x2.41x2.41x2.41x
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs ›$7.56BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs ›$10.96B5.94x6.59x5.07x3.90x
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs ›$11.12B12.02x12.57x19.51x17.21x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

14.0x

Debt/Equity

0.76

Current Ratio

1.05

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The interest coverage ratio for UHS stock is 13.98x.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 13.98x is 31% above its 5-year average of 10.71x, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.34x–20.22x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for UHS stock is 13.18x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for UHS stock is 9.62x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for UHS stock is 10.71x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for UHS stock is 9.86x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for UHS stock is 8.87x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for UHS stock is 8.54x.

UHS Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-3113.98x
2025-12-3112.18x
2025-09-3013.96x
2025-06-3014.52x
2025-03-3111.24x
2024-12-3111.78x
2024-09-308.53x
2024-06-308.86x
2024-03-317.32x
2023-12-316.17x
2023-09-305.34x
2023-06-305.71x
2023-03-315.46x
2022-12-315.93x
2022-09-307.71x
2022-06-309.07x
2022-03-3110.74x
2021-12-3117.21x
2021-09-3015.52x
2021-06-3020.22x
2021-03-3113.42x
2020-12-3118.97x
2020-09-3013.93x
2020-06-3013.88x
2020-03-316.51x
2019-12-318.71x
2019-09-304.56x
2019-06-308.04x
2019-03-317.94x
2018-12-316.01x
2018-09-306.20x
2018-06-308.10x
2018-03-318.70x
2017-12-319.21x
2017-09-306.96x
2017-06-309.39x
2017-03-3110.35x
2016-12-3110.11x
2016-09-309.25x
2016-06-3010.95x
2016-03-3112.04x
2015-12-3111.23x
2015-09-3010.14x
2015-06-3012.12x
2015-03-3110.89x
2014-12-3110.32x
2014-09-305.50x
2014-06-308.36x
2014-03-317.70x
2013-12-319.20x
2013-09-306.96x
2013-06-307.95x
2013-03-316.11x
2012-12-318.89x
2012-09-303.73x
2012-06-305.02x
2012-03-315.76x
2011-12-314.53x
2011-09-304.04x
2011-06-304.66x
2011-03-314.62x
2010-12-313.12x
2010-09-309.12x
2010-06-3010.57x
2010-03-3110.00x
2009-12-3111.31x
2009-09-309.45x
2009-06-3013.73x
2009-03-3110.82x
2008-12-316.34x
2008-09-306.15x
2008-06-304.66x
2008-03-314.75x
2007-12-313.91x
2007-09-302.92x
2007-06-308.28x
2007-03-314.10x
2006-12-316.55x
2006-03-3122.88x
2005-12-317.50x
2005-09-301.24x
2005-06-309.85x
2005-03-316.35x
2004-12-314.98x
2004-09-304.48x
2004-06-305.31x
2004-03-318.09x
2003-12-318.19x
2003-09-3010.04x
2003-06-305.64x
2003-03-315.51x
2002-12-317.20x
2002-09-305.83x
2002-06-3010.20x

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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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