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Operating Margin: 11.19%

Is the operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of 11.19% is 14% above its 5-year average of 9.78%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.02%–13.73%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 2.03% below its 12-month average of 11.42%.

Operating Margin

UHS Operating Margin

11.19%

Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.

-18.51% 5Y
UHS Operating Margin

UHS Average Operating Margin Chart

UHS Operating Margin

UHS Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

UHS Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

11.19%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

11.42%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

10.19%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

9.78%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

10.74%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

11.57%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

10.83%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.03%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+9.81%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+14.33%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+4.16%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-3.33%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+3.33%

UHS Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)$9.12B11.19%11.42%10.19%9.78%
Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs ›$9.68B5.60%5.75%6.18%6.20%
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs ›$9.80B-18.13%-59.22%-59.52%-72.58%
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs ›$10.20B11.77%9.13%12.39%13.51%
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs ›$8.00B9.25%10.48%12.70%14.08%
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs ›$10.37B-2.02%-7.24%-2.92%-1.15%
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs ›$7.72B0.08%-1.39%-5.39%-20.02%
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs ›$7.56B1.32%4.35%-1.93%-10.04%
Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs ›$10.86B17.48%16.20%12.06%10.90%
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs ›$11.12B12.70%13.11%19.83%21.02%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

90.5%

Operating Margin

11.2%

Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The operating margin for UHS stock is 11.19%.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 11.19% is 14% above its 5-year average of 9.78%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.02%–13.73%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average operating margin for UHS stock is 11.42%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average operating margin for UHS stock is 10.19%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average operating margin for UHS stock is 9.78%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average operating margin for UHS stock is 10.74%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average operating margin for UHS stock is 11.57%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average operating margin for UHS stock is 10.83%.

UHS Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-03-3111.19%
2025-12-3111.53%
2025-09-3011.61%
2025-06-3011.68%
2025-03-3111.09%
2024-12-3111.49%
2024-09-309.69%
2024-06-3011.17%
2024-03-3110.11%
2023-12-318.94%
2023-09-308.01%
2023-06-307.90%
2023-03-318.04%
2022-12-317.58%
2022-09-308.27%
2022-06-307.02%
2022-03-317.07%
2021-12-319.58%
2021-09-309.97%
2021-06-3013.73%
2021-03-319.81%
2020-12-3113.41%
2020-09-3012.01%
2020-06-3013.12%
2020-03-318.36%
2019-12-3111.77%
2019-09-306.69%
2019-06-3012.10%
2019-03-3112.14%
2018-12-319.43%
2018-09-309.71%
2018-06-3012.10%
2018-03-3112.42%
2017-12-3112.82%
2017-09-3010.12%
2017-06-3012.64%
2017-03-3113.55%
2016-12-3112.69%
2016-09-3011.52%
2016-06-3013.71%
2016-03-3114.55%
2015-12-3113.90%
2015-09-3012.35%
2015-06-3014.74%
2015-03-3114.70%
2014-12-3115.29%
2014-09-308.75%
2014-06-3014.53%
2014-03-3114.11%
2013-12-3113.47%
2013-09-3012.38%
2013-06-3016.57%
2013-03-3113.32%
2012-12-3115.55%
2012-09-3010.04%
2012-06-3013.32%
2012-03-3114.74%
2011-12-3111.36%
2011-09-3010.58%
2011-06-3012.21%
2011-03-3113.63%
2010-12-318.38%
2010-09-307.91%
2010-06-309.69%
2010-03-3110.43%
2009-12-319.21%
2009-09-307.87%
2009-06-3012.51%
2009-03-3110.42%
2008-12-317.13%
2008-09-306.63%
2008-06-309.00%
2008-03-319.79%
2007-12-317.42%
2007-09-305.67%
2007-06-309.16%
2007-03-318.95%
2006-12-316.74%
2006-09-306.76%
2006-06-309.14%
2006-03-318.24%
2005-12-316.51%
2005-09-307.48%
2005-06-307.41%
2005-03-319.63%
2004-12-318.57%
2004-09-307.63%
2004-06-308.33%
2004-03-318.52%
2003-12-318.96%
2003-09-309.65%
2003-06-3011.19%
2003-03-3110.98%
2002-12-319.64%
2002-09-309.72%
2002-06-3010.32%

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