HCA Healthcare posted third-quarter results including growth of 3% in same facility admissions, 4% in revenue, 1% in adjusted EBITDA, and 4% in adjusted EPS. Management also expects to reach the high end of its previously announced guidance ranges for 2026 but gave a flat initial EPS view for 2027.
HCA benefits when medical utilization rises, which may continue in the long run, given favorable demographic trends.
Healthcare policy changes may pose a near-term headwind and may persist as a long-term ESG risk until universal, affordable coverage is achieved in the US.
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Metric
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HCA
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UHS
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THC
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 15.15 | 7.65 | 13.55 |
Price/Book Value | — | 1.38 | 4.53 |
Price/Sales | 1.28 | 0.59 | 1.01 |
Price/Cash Flow | 8.99 | 5.69 | 5.33 |
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Metric
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HCA
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UHS
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THC
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Quick Ratio | 0.77 | 0.89 | 1.22 |
Current Ratio | 0.99 | 1.12 | 1.41 |
Interest Coverage | 5.26 | 14.22 | 5.71 |
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Metric
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HCA
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UHS
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THC
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 13.25% | 10.47% | 5.60% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | — | 22.26% | 39.08% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 21.52% | 13.85% | 10.73% |
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