UnitedHealth Group Valuation

UNH Stock  USD 288.20  0.89  0.31%   
At this time, the company appears to be undervalued. UnitedHealth Group has a current Real Value of $332.53 per share. The regular price of the company is $288.2. Our model measures the value of UnitedHealth Group from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Shares Outstanding of 905.84 M, operating margin of 0 %, and Return On Equity of 0.13 as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting UnitedHealth Group's valuation include:
Price Book
2.7726
Enterprise Value
315.1 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
10.3232
Price Sales
0.5851
Forward PE
16.5017
Undervalued
Today
288.20
Please note that UnitedHealth Group's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of UnitedHealth Group is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing UnitedHealth Group's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since UnitedHealth Group is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of UnitedHealth Stock. However, UnitedHealth Group's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  288.2 Real  332.53 Target  364.63 Hype  288.33
The intrinsic value of UnitedHealth Group's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow or dividend analysis. That value may differ from its market price, which is determined by factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, headlines, and other external factors that may influence UnitedHealth Group's stock price.
259.73
Downside
332.53
Real Value
335.65
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated helps investors to forecast how UnitedHealth stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of UnitedHealth Group more accurately as focusing exclusively on UnitedHealth Group's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
5.016.887.76
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Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
285.21288.33291.45
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27 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
331.81364.62404.73
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When choosing an evaluation method for UnitedHealth Group, ensure it is appropriate for the firm given its current financial situation and market classification. If more than one evaluation category is relevant, we suggest using all methods to arrive at a better estimate.

UnitedHealth Group Cash

29.53 Billion

UnitedHealth Revenue by Product

UnitedHealth Group Total Value Analysis

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is at this time estimated to have company total value of 315.1 B with market capitalization of 261.87 B, debt of 78.39 B, and cash on hands of 28.12 B. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the UnitedHealth Group fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
315.1 B
261.87 B
78.39 B
28.12 B

UnitedHealth Group Investor Information

About 84.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of UnitedHealth Group was at this time reported as 109.99. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.11. UnitedHealth Group recorded earning per share (EPS) of 13.24. The entity last dividend was issued on the 8th of December 2025. The firm had 2:1 split on the 31st of May 2005. Based on the analysis of UnitedHealth Group's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is performing exceptionally good at this time. It has a great probability to report excellent financial results in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.05940.0424
Significantly Up
Very volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities20.7 B19.7 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Income19.9 B19 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

UnitedHealth Group Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. UnitedHealth Group has an asset utilization ratio of 144.57 percent. This signifies that the Company is making $1.45 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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UnitedHealth Group Profitability Analysis

Considering UnitedHealth Group's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is performing exceptionally good at this time. It has a great probability to showcase excellent profitability results in March. Profitability indicators assess UnitedHealth Group's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
1985-09-30
Previous Quarter
2.3 B
Current Value
10 M
Quarterly Volatility
1.7 B
 
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The UnitedHealth Group's current Gross Profit is estimated to increase to about 87.1 B. The UnitedHealth Group's current Pretax Profit Margin is estimated to increase to 0.05
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.250.1853
Significantly Up
Pretty Stable
Net Profit Margin0.0420.0269
Way Up
Pretty Stable
Operating Profit Margin0.05940.0424
Significantly Up
Very volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.05480.0328
Way Up
Pretty Stable
Return On Assets0.05670.0389
Way Up
Very volatile
Return On Equity0.0960.1205
Significantly Down
Very volatile
For UnitedHealth Group profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of UnitedHealth Group to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well UnitedHealth Group utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between UnitedHealth Group's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of UnitedHealth Group over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

UnitedHealth Group Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

By analyzing UnitedHealth Group's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across UnitedHealth Group's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current EPS estimates against different timeframes. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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UnitedHealth Group is projected to generate 6.88 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. UnitedHealth Group earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected UnitedHealth Group EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on UnitedHealth Group's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as UnitedHealth Group, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

UnitedHealth Group Ownership Allocation

UnitedHealth Group shows a total of 905.84 Million outstanding shares. The majority of UnitedHealth Group outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional investors are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to take positions in UnitedHealth Group to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutions are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in UnitedHealth Group. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that on January 26, 2026, Senator Katie Britt of US Senate acquired under $15k worth of UnitedHealth Group's common stock.

UnitedHealth Group Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 447.57 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 12.81 B with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 82.92 B.

UnitedHealth Group Past Distributions to stockholders

About UnitedHealth Group Valuation

An absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to UnitedHealth Stock, attempts to find the value of UnitedHealth Group based on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing UnitedHealth Group's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, such as dividends, operating cash flow, and various types of growth rates, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of UnitedHealth Group's intrinsic value. In some cases, mostly for established, large-cap companies, we also incorporate more traditional valuation methods such as dividend discount, discounted cash flow, or asset-based models. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of UnitedHealth Group. We calculate exposure to UnitedHealth Group's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of UnitedHealth Group's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit82.9 B87.1 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.03  0.05 
Operating Profit Margin 0.04  0.06 
Net Profit Margin 0.03  0.04 
Gross Profit Margin 0.19  0.25 
UnitedHealth Group's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether UnitedHealth Group's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of UnitedHealth Group can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of UnitedHealth Group represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of UnitedHealth, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

UnitedHealth Group Dividends Analysis For Valuation

As of now, UnitedHealth Group's Dividend Yield is increasing as compared to previous years. The UnitedHealth Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is estimated to increase to 0.69, while Dividends Paid is forecasted to increase to (7.5 B). . The UnitedHealth Group's current Retained Earnings is estimated to increase to about 116 B, while Retained Earnings Total Equity is projected to decrease to under 51.1 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid-7.9 B-7.5 B
Dividend Yield 0.03  0.03 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.66  0.69 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 1.71  1.62 
There are various types of dividends UnitedHealth Group can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of UnitedHealth shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from UnitedHealth Group Incorporated directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When UnitedHealth pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of UnitedHealth Group by the value of the dividends paid out.

UnitedHealth Group Growth Indicators

Growth stocks usually refer to those companies expected to grow sales and earnings faster than the market average. Growth stocks typically don't pay dividends, often look expensive, and usually trading at a high P/E ratio. Nevertheless, such valuations could be relatively cheap if the company continues to grow, which will drive the share price up. However, since most investors are paying a high price for a growth stock, based on expectations, if those expectations are not fully realized, growth stocks can see dramatic declines.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding910 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.998
Forward Price Earnings16.5017

UnitedHealth Group Current Valuation Indicators

Valuation refers to the process of determining the present value of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated and all of its assets. It can be calculated using a number of techniques. As many analysts who try to value UnitedHealth we look at many different elements of the entity such as UnitedHealth's management, its prospective future earnings, the current market value of the company's assets, as well as its capital structure formation.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as UnitedHealth Group, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use UnitedHealth Group's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes UnitedHealth Group's worth.

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