Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 11.29%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.29% is 25% above its 5-year average of 9.01%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.49%–11.29%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 3.39% above its 12-month average of 10.92%.
UHS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
UHS Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
UHS Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
UHS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
11.29%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
10.92%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.93%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
9.01%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
9.13%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
8.87%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
8.65%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+26.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+25.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+27.35%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+30.54%
UHS Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) | $9.12B | 11.29% | 10.92% | 8.93% | 9.01% |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $9.68B | 6.58% | 6.66% | 7.75% | 8.24% |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs › | $9.80B | -10.29% | -59.01% | -58.33% | -53.58% |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs › | $8.13B | 2.04% | 2.21% | 2.35% | 2.39% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs › | $10.37B | -24.28% | -15.13% | -6.38% | -2.73% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs › | $10.39B | 8.36% | 4.65% | 6.09% | 6.66% |
| Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs › | $7.72B | -27.10% | -12.21% | -19.73% | -18.73% |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS)vs › | $7.57B | 6.02% | 9.35% | -2.77% | -9.72% |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $10.96B | 13.62% | 12.65% | 8.97% | 7.27% |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.12B | 3.18% | 5.25% | 8.14% | 8.29% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
11.3%
ROE
20.2%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for UHS stock is 11.29%.
- Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.29% is 25% above its 5-year average of 9.01%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.49%–11.29%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UHS stock is 10.92%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UHS stock is 8.93%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UHS stock is 9.01%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UHS stock is 9.13%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UHS stock is 8.87%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UHS stock is 8.65%.
UHS Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.29% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.55% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | 9.08% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.21% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.20% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.09% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.62% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.80% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.80% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.26% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.86% |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.86% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.84% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.35% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.29% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.56% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | 21.98% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.60% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.99% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.44% |
| 1999-12-31 | 7.96% |
| 1998-12-31 | 8.03% |
| 1997-12-31 | 8.58% |
| 1996-12-31 | 7.94% |
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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