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UNH Unitedhealth Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 9, 2025, the UNH stock has a P/E ratio of 15.81. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $24.07 and the stock price of $380.64 per share. A decrease of 49% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 31.3 of the past four quarters.

UNH PE ratio history

How has UNH's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Unitedhealth Group over the last ten years is 22.3. The current 15.81 price-to-earnings ratio is 29% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, UNH's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2024 quarter at 37.65, with a price of $584.68 and an EPS of $15.53. The Sep 2019 quarter saw the lowest point at 15.55, with a price of $217.32 and an EPS of $13.98.

Today
15.81
Average
22.3
Median
21.29
Minimum
15.55
Maximum
37.65

Unitedhealth Group PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 48.14% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -11.58% in 2023

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 32.34 48.14% $505.86 $15.64
2023 21.83 -11.58% $526.47 $24.12
2022 24.69 -9.86% $530.18 $21.47
2021 27.39 26.75% $502.14 $18.33
2020 21.61 6.98% $350.68 $16.23
2019 20.2 0.95% $293.98 $14.55
2018 20.01 -0.6% $249.12 $12.45
2017 20.13 -7.32% $220.46 $10.95
2016 21.72 12.6% $160.04 $7.37
2015 19.29 10.29% $117.64 $6.1
2014 17.49 29.84% $101.09 $5.78
2013 13.47 33.63% $75.3 $5.59
2012 10.08 -4.36% $54.24 $5.38
2011 10.54 20.87% $50.68 $4.81
2010 8.72 -6.44% $36.11 $4.14

Unitedhealth Group PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 21.76 -32.71% $523.75 $24.07
Dec 2024 32.34 -14.1% $505.86 $15.64
Sep 2024 37.65 12.96% $584.68 $15.53
Jun 2024 33.33 11.77% $509.26 $15.28
Mar 2024 29.82 36.6% $494.7 $16.59
Dec 2023 21.83 0.92% $526.47 $24.12
Sep 2023 21.63 1.84% $504.19 $23.31
Jun 2023 21.24 -0.47% $480.64 $22.63
Mar 2023 21.34 -13.57% $472.59 $22.15
Dec 2022 24.69 1.23% $530.18 $21.47
Sep 2022 24.39 -7.82% $505.04 $20.71
Jun 2022 26.46 -3.92% $513.63 $19.41
Mar 2022 27.54 0.55% $509.97 $18.52
Dec 2021 27.39 14.41% $502.14 $18.33
Sep 2021 23.94 -8.35% $390.74 $16.32

UNH average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of UNH for the past years

The current PE ratio of UNH is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
26.37
5-year avg
24.9
10-year avg
22.3
15-year avg
18.92

UNH PE vs peers

What is UNH's PE ratio compared to its peers

UNH's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks CI and HUM, but it is above CNC's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CNC Centene Corp 9.25 $31.24B
UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc 15.81 $345.29B
HUM Humana Inc 17.6 $30.12B
CI Cigna Corp 18.36 $89.08B

Frequently asked questions

What is Unitedhealth Group's PE ratio?

As of May 9, 2025, UNH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 15.81.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Unitedhealth Group (UNH)?

As an average over the last 3 years, UNH stock has a PE ratio of 26.37.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Unitedhealth Group (UNH)?

As an average over the last 5 years, UNH stock has a PE ratio of 24.9.

What is the highest PE ratio for UNH?

Over the last ten years, the Sep 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 37.65.

How does the current PE ratio for UNH compare to its historical average?

UNH's current price to earnings ratio is 29% below its 10-year historical average.

How is UNH's PE ratio calculated (Unitedhealth Group PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (May 9, 2025), Unitedhealth Group's share price is $380.64. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $24.07. Therefore, Unitedhealth Group's price to earnings ratio for today is 15.81. PE RATIO(15.81) = STOCK PRICE($380.64) / TTM EPS($24.07)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.