Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Updated 464h ago
Sector Performance
44th percentileUHS
0.63x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.09x
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares a company’s total debt to its shareholders’ equity, indicating how much of its operations are financed by borrowing versus owner funds.
UHS currently has 0.63x, meaning it uses 63 cents of debt for every dollar of equity. This is below the sector median of 0.73x, and the company ranks in the 43rd percentile among its peers, meaning 57% of sector companies carry higher leverage. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 7.4%, from 0.68x to 0.63x. A low and declining debt-to-equity ratio implies reduced financial risk and less dependence on debt, which can be seen as a conservative capital structure. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because prudent leverage is positive, but it does not alone indicate a strong buy or sell signal given the stock’s balanced outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about UHS?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are UHS's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ETSY (-2.62x), MCK (-3.00x), TDG (-3.40x), VRSK (-3.81x), MAR (-4.04x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.63x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.09x
How UHS's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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