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Universal Health Services, Inc.

Health Care·Medical Care Facilities·β 1.29Yield: Low (<1%)

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.

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Held by 0 AI ETFs

None of the tracked AI ETFs currently hold this name.

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals5
Win rate100% (5/5)
Avg buy return+8.76%
AIEQno longer held7 signals

AIEQ · Exit · 1d

weight 0.490% → 0 (exited)·stock up 11.9% in the 30 days before

Aug 2·entry $169.04·now $170.02

+0.58%
since Aug 2

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.470% → 0.510% (+0.040 pp)·stock up 9.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 30·entry $163.29·now $170.02Drifting

+4.12%
since Jul 30

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.450% → 0.470% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 7.1% in the 30 days before

Jul 26·entry $159.31·now $170.02Drifting

+6.72%
since Jul 26

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.430% → 0.460% (+0.030 pp)·stock down 10.2% in the 30 days before

Jul 17·entry $151.16·now $170.02Chased

+12.48%
since Jul 17

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.490% → 0.460% (-0.030 pp)

Jul 11·entry $152.77·now $170.02

+11.29%
since Jul 11

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0 → 0.480% (new)

Jul 3·entry $158.05·now $170.02Drifting

+7.57%
since Jul 3

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.450% (new)

Jul 1·entry $150.58·now $170.02Chased

+12.91%
since Jul 1

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Jul 12

AIEQ recently entered Universal Health Services, increased its position, and then saw a slight decrease in weight, indicating initial positive sentiment followed by some re-evaluation. This contrasts with the framework's 'Fail' verdict, which is primarily driven by the inability to confirm key financial health and management criteria from the limited data provided, suggesting the AI may use different evaluation parameters or access more comprehensive information.

  • Circle of CompetenceThe demand for healthcare services and the operations of medical facilities allow for reasonably predictable long-term cash flow projections, aligning with the circle of competence criterion.
  • Economic MoatHealthcare facilities often benefit from significant capital intensity, regulatory barriers to entry, and strong local brand recognition, creating a durable competitive advantage.
  • ManagementThe provided financial snippets are insufficient to evaluate management's candor, capital allocation discipline, or specific ownership stakes required by the framework.
  • Financial HealthWhile current ROE is strong, the absence of 10-year average ROE, operating margin trends, debt details, and owner earnings components prevents confirmation against critical financial health criteria.
  • Margin of SafetyA clear margin of safety cannot be established from the provided PER, PBR, and EV/EBITDA ratios without a conservative estimate of intrinsic value and more comprehensive financial data.

Universal Health Services operates within a predictable industry and likely possesses an economic moat, aligning with the initial stages of the framework. However, the limited financial data prevents a full assessment of its financial health against critical criteria, leading to a 'Fail' at that stage. Without a confirmed strong financial position and full visibility into management's capital allocation, a margin of safety cannot be established.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.