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EV/EBITDA

5.2x

Updated 464h ago

Sector Performance

11th percentile

UHS

5.2x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 5.2x means that for every dollar of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (a proxy for operating cash flow), the company’s enterprise value—its total market value including debt—is only $5.20.

This is far below the sector median of 14.4x, placing the stock in the 4th percentile among its peers, indicating it trades at a substantial discount relative to the typical sector valuation. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so no direction can be inferred from historical movements. The combination of a very low valuation level with no trend information suggests that while the stock looks cheap compared to peers, the absence of a recent pattern means you cannot tell whether the discount is narrowing or widening, which introduces uncertainty rather than a clear opportunity. This low multiple generally implies reduced downside risk if earnings hold, but it could also reflect unresolved company-specific issues that the market is pricing in. Overall, the EV/EBITDA metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as the extreme discount alone does not confirm a buying case without trend evidence or a catalyst.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about UHS?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are UHS's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

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UHS

5.2x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

How UHS's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.

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