UnitedHealth Group Inc PEG Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PEG Ratio
1.74
PE Ratio (TTM)
26.65
EPS (TTM)
$15.55
Sector
Health Care
How It's Calculated
1.74 = 26.65 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
UnitedHealth Group Inc's PEG ratio of 1.74 is in the fairly valued range. The stock's PE ratio is roughly in line with its expected earnings growth rate.
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
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For UnitedHealth Group Inc, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Health Care names on our S&P 100 coverage, UnitedHealth Group Inc's PEG ratio of 1.74 can be compared with peers such as ABT (1.93), CVS (0.93), MDT (1.90). 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 PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. UnitedHealth Group Inc's PEG of 1.74 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (1.74) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for UNH?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Health Care peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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