UnitedHealth Group Incorporated PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
28.66
Stock Price
$380.31
EPS (TTM)
$13.27
Forward PE
18.22
How It's Calculated
28.66 = $380.31 ÷ $13.27
What This Means
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's PE ratio of 28.7 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
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 PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Healthcare names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Healthcare names on our S&P 100 coverage, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's PE ratio of 28.66 can be compared with peers such as LLY (39.21), JNJ (26.11), MRK (33.44). 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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PEG Ratio
1.32
Sector
Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does UNH's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated. A trailing PE of 28.66 means the market is pricing the stock at 28.66 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Healthcare peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 28.66 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Healthcare names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as REGN (15.02), BMY (16.02), GILD (18.29) offer context. UNH's PE of 28.66 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes UNH metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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