The company has strong fundamentals. More than 70% of companies have a lower mix of growth, profitability, debt and visibility.
Overall, and from a short-term perspective, the company presents an interesting fundamental situation.
Highlights: Universal Health Services, Inc.
With a P/E ratio at 12.11 for the current year and 10.92 for next year, earnings multiples are highly attractive compared with competitors.
For the past year, analysts covering the stock have been revising their EPS expectations upwards in a significant manner.
The difference between current prices and the average target price is rather important and implies a significant appreciation potential for the stock.
Consensus analysts have strongly revised their opinion of the company over the past 12 months.
Predictions on business development from analysts polled by Standard & Poor's are tight. This results from either a good visibility into core activities or accurate earnings releases.
Historically, the company has been releasing figures that are above expectations.
Weaknesses: Universal Health Services, Inc.
The firm pays small or no dividend to shareholders. For that reason, it is not a yield company.
The average consensus view of analysts covering the stock has deteriorated over the past four months.