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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.01

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Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.01 is 12% below its 5-year average of 1.15, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.96–1.29).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 6.09% below its 12-month average of 1.07.

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Quick Ratio

UHS Quick Ratio

1.01

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-8.55% 5Y
UHS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

UHS Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

UHS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

UHS Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

UHS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

1.01

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

1.07

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

1.23

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

1.15

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

1.13

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

1.21

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

1.23

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-6.09%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-18.28%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-12.25%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-10.44%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.51%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-17.93%

UHS Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)$9.12B1.011.071.231.15
Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs ›$9.68B0.760.770.860.88
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs ›$9.80B3.002.582.233.05
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs ›$8.13B4.194.524.423.69
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs ›$10.37B0.370.330.350.35
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs ›$10.39B1.021.071.101.11
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs ›$7.72B0.950.931.041.20
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs ›$7.56B1.611.562.483.39
Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs ›$10.96B2.112.422.513.28
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs ›$11.12B2.382.562.822.96

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

1.01

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.05

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities

The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for UHS stock is 1.01.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.01 is 12% below its 5-year average of 1.15, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.96–1.29).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for UHS stock is 1.07.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UHS stock is 1.23.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UHS stock is 1.15.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UHS stock is 1.13.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UHS stock is 1.21.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UHS stock is 1.23.

UHS Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-03-311.01
2025-12-310.98
2025-09-300.96
2025-06-301.19
2025-03-311.23
2024-12-311.17
2024-09-301.28
2024-06-301.17
2024-03-311.28
2023-12-311.29
2023-09-301.28
2023-06-301.18
2023-03-311.26
2022-12-311.21
2022-09-301.15
2022-06-301.12
2022-03-310.98
2021-12-311.04
2021-09-301.09
2021-06-301.10
2021-03-311.16
2020-12-311.25
2020-09-301.06
2020-06-300.94
2020-03-310.99
2019-12-311.12
2019-09-301.09
2019-06-301.17
2019-03-311.09
2018-12-311.24
2018-09-301.01
2018-06-301.20
2018-03-311.11
2017-12-310.90
2017-09-301.16
2017-06-301.23
2017-03-311.06
2016-12-311.18
2016-09-301.15
2016-06-301.17
2016-03-310.90
2015-12-311.46
2015-09-301.32
2015-06-301.34
2015-03-311.28
2014-12-311.27
2014-09-301.30
2014-06-301.28
2014-03-311.30
2013-12-311.26
2013-09-301.37
2013-06-301.32
2013-03-311.45
2012-12-311.46
2012-09-301.66
2012-06-301.54
2012-03-311.53
2011-12-311.52
2011-09-301.53
2011-06-301.62
2011-03-311.56
2010-12-311.50
2010-09-300.98
2010-06-301.32
2010-03-311.24
2009-12-311.22
2009-09-301.13
2009-06-301.21
2009-03-311.17
2008-12-311.27
2008-09-301.25
2008-06-301.52
2008-03-311.39
2007-12-311.44
2007-09-301.32
2007-06-301.48
2007-03-311.42
2006-12-311.32
2006-09-301.03
2006-06-301.21
2006-03-310.98
2005-12-311.06
2005-09-301.38
2005-06-301.46
2005-03-311.35
2004-12-311.59
2004-09-301.43
2004-06-301.37
2004-03-311.45
2003-12-311.48
2003-09-301.39
2003-06-301.48
2003-03-311.53
2002-12-311.45
2002-09-301.67
2002-06-301.75

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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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