Is UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) Halal?

NYSE Healthcare United States $11.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 43.9% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC operates in the Healthcare sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 43.9%
/ 30%
1.2%
/ 30%
22.1%
/ 30%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 43.9%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 33%
22.1%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 33.3%
/ 33%
0.9%
/ 33%
16.8%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 43.9%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 33%
22.1%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 33.3%
/ 33%
0.9%
/ 33%
16.8%
/ 50%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.0
Forward: 7.2
EPS
$23.10
Dividend Yield
43.0%
Payout: 3.5%
P/B Ratio
1.5
EV/EBITDA
6.3
EV: $16.4B
Revenue
$17.4B
Growth: 9.1%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 43.9%
Operating Margin 11.5%
Net Margin 8.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 21.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 8.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.9B
Free Cash Flow$825M
Total Debt$5.2B
Debt-to-Equity69.7
Current Ratio1.1
Total Assets$15.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$185.09
50-Day MA$205.43
200-Day MA$200.48
Avg Volume779K
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$152.33
$246.33

About UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS)

CEO
Mr. Marc D. Miller
Employees
78,400
Website
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Care Facilities
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$11.2B
Currency
USD

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric, pharmacy, and/or behavioral health services. It also provides commercial health insurance services; capital resources; and various management services, including central purchasing, information services, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC's debt ratio?

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC's debt ratio is 43.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 33.3%.

What are UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC's key financial metrics?

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC has a market capitalization of $11.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.0, and revenue of $17.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.9% and a net margin of 8.6%. Return on equity stands at 21.3%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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