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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 1.08 is 14% below its 5-year average of 1.25, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.03–1.40).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 6.57% below its 12-month average of 1.15.

Current Ratio

UHS Current Ratio

1.08

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

-10.20% 5Y
UHS Current Ratio

UHS Average Current Ratio Chart

UHS Current Ratio

UHS Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart

UHS Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

1.08

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

1.15

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

1.34

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

1.25

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

1.22

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

1.30

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

1.33

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-6.57%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-19.37%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-13.55%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-11.55%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-17.24%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-18.69%

UHS Competitors' Current Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPCURRENT RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)$9.12B1.081.151.341.25
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs ›$10.37B0.680.660.700.70
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs ›$10.39B1.291.351.391.37
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs ›$7.72B0.950.931.041.20
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs ›$7.57B1.901.842.803.67
Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs ›$10.96B2.783.163.344.18
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs ›$11.12B3.463.673.903.97

Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

1.08

Quick Ratio

0.98

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The current ratio for UHS stock is 1.08.
Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 1.08 is 14% below its 5-year average of 1.25, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.03–1.40).
What is the TTM average current ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average current ratio for UHS stock is 1.15.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average current ratio for UHS stock is 1.34.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average current ratio for UHS stock is 1.25.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average current ratio for UHS stock is 1.22.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average current ratio for UHS stock is 1.30.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average current ratio for UHS stock is 1.33.

UHS Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2026-03-311.08
2025-12-311.05
2025-09-301.03
2025-06-301.29
2025-03-311.32
2024-12-311.27
2024-09-301.39
2024-06-301.28
2024-03-311.38
2023-12-311.40
2023-09-301.38
2023-06-301.29
2023-03-311.37
2022-12-311.33
2022-09-301.27
2022-06-301.22
2022-03-311.07
2021-12-311.14
2021-09-301.19
2021-06-301.20
2021-03-311.24
2020-12-311.32
2020-09-301.12
2020-06-301.02
2020-03-311.09
2019-12-311.23
2019-09-301.19
2019-06-301.27
2019-03-311.18
2018-12-311.34
2018-09-301.09
2018-06-301.30
2018-03-311.19
2017-12-310.97
2017-09-301.26
2017-06-301.33
2017-03-311.14
2016-12-311.28
2016-09-301.24
2016-06-301.27
2016-03-310.97
2015-12-311.56
2015-09-301.42
2015-06-301.43
2015-03-311.37
2014-12-311.37
2014-09-301.39
2014-06-301.37
2014-03-311.39
2013-12-311.35
2013-09-301.47
2013-06-301.41
2013-03-311.56
2012-12-311.57
2012-09-301.78
2012-06-301.65
2012-03-311.64
2011-12-311.63
2011-09-301.65
2011-06-301.74
2011-03-311.67
2010-12-311.61
2010-09-301.06
2010-06-301.47
2010-03-311.37
2009-12-311.37
2009-09-301.26
2009-06-301.34
2009-03-311.29
2008-12-311.41
2008-09-301.37
2008-06-301.66
2008-03-311.53
2007-12-311.59
2007-09-301.45
2007-06-301.62
2007-03-311.55
2006-12-311.45
2006-09-301.13
2006-06-301.30
2006-03-311.07
2005-12-311.16
2005-09-301.47
2005-06-301.58
2005-03-311.46
2004-12-311.72
2004-09-301.57
2004-06-301.50
2004-03-311.58
2003-12-311.63
2003-09-301.53
2003-06-301.64
2003-03-311.68
2002-12-311.60
2002-09-301.67
2002-06-301.75

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