UnitedHealth Group Incorporated P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
3.53
Stock Price
$380.31
Book Value/Share
$107.80
Sector
Healthcare
How It's Calculated
3.53 = $380.31 ÷ $107.80
What This Means
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's P/B ratio of 3.53 is above average, reflecting investor confidence in the company's ability to generate returns above its asset base.
About UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in Healthcare Plans. With a market capitalization of about $345.38B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $380.31, within a 52-week range of $234.60 to $404.15 (-5.9% from the high, +62.1% from the low). Beta of 0.65 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 2.7%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Healthcare, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Healthcare names on our S&P 100 coverage, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's P/B ratio of 3.53 can be compared with peers such as LLY (31.65), JNJ (6.68), MRK (6.39). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Healthcare stocks.
Key Takeaways
- UNH is grouped in the Healthcare sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.65 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 2.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does UNH's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's P/B of 3.53 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Healthcare business models.
Is 3.53 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (3.53) means the market values UNH above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Healthcare?
Peer P/B levels in Healthcare (e.g. LLY (31.65), AMGN (19.78), GILD (7.10)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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