UnitedHealth Group Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
16.32
Enterprise Value
$418.20B
EBITDA (TTM)
$25.62B
Sector
Health Care
How It's Calculated
16.32 = $418.20B ÷ $25.62B
What This Means
UnitedHealth Group Inc's EV/EBITDA of 16.3 is in a moderate range for Health Care.
About UnitedHealth Group Inc
UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) operates in the Health Care sector, specifically in Health Care. With a market capitalization of about $376.34B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $415.36, within a 52-week range of $234.60 to $461.62 (-10.0% from the high, +77.1% from the low). Beta of 0.63 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 3.1%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For UnitedHealth Group Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Health Care. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 16.32x EV/EBITDA, UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $418.20B and EBITDA near $25.62B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the UNH metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Health Care names on our S&P 100 coverage, UnitedHealth Group Inc's EV/EBITDA of 16.32 can be compared with peers such as ABT (22.61), CVS (28.97), MDT (16.53). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Health Care stocks.
Key Takeaways
- UNH is grouped in the Health Care sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.63 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 3.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UNH's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. UnitedHealth Group Inc's ratio is about 16.32 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Health Care.
Is 16.32 high or low vs peers?
Among Health Care peers (e.g. CVS (28.97), ABT (22.61), MDT (16.53)), UNH's 16.32 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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