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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) PE Ratio: 30.69

Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s P/E ratio high or low?

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's P/E ratio of 30.69 is 22% above its 5-year average of 25.24, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.96–40.73).

The P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is 30.69 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 71.60% (17.88).

PE Ratio (30.69) = Close Price ($406.37) / Diluted TTM EPS ($13.24)

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UNH PE Ratio
30.69+141.27% 1Y
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UNH Average PE Ratio Chart

UNH Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

UNH PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

30.69

PE RATIO AVG TTM

17.88

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

24.47

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

25.24

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

23.28

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

20.42

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

18.44

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+71.60%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+25.42%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+21.58%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+31.83%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+50.31%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+66.41%

UNH Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)$368.44B30.6917.8824.4725.24
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)$87.43B17.1313.8416.3817.76
Cigna Corporation (CI)$78.25B12.5413.8719.1616.74
Humana Inc. (HUM)$43.78B39.0321.8821.2621.08
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)$125.16B43.2281.8137.7230.77
Centene Corporation (CNC)$31.94BN/A8.9015.7023.23

P/E vs. its own history

At 30.7, P/E is richer than usual — richer than 96% of its 20-year range.

20-year low

5.9

median

18.9

20-year high

40.7

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

30.7

Forward P/E

19.4

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$406.37

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Forward EPS (Est.)

$20.91

=

Forward P/E

19.44

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The P/E ratio for UNH stock is 30.69.
Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's P/E ratio high or low?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's P/E ratio of 30.69 is 22% above its 5-year average of 25.24, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.96–40.73).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for UNH stock is 17.88.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for UNH stock is 24.47.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for UNH stock is 25.24.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for UNH stock is 23.28.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for UNH stock is 20.42.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for UNH stock is 18.44.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1030.69
2026-06-0931.19
2026-06-0830.71
2026-06-0530.17
2026-06-0429.94
2026-06-0328.47
2026-06-0228.54
2026-06-0128.69
2026-05-2928.72
2026-05-2828.89
2026-05-2729.00
2026-05-2628.46
2026-05-2229.34
2026-05-2128.89
2026-05-2028.95
2026-05-1929.40
2026-05-1829.54
2026-05-1529.74
2026-05-1430.14
2026-05-1330.30
2026-05-1229.94
2026-05-1129.03
2026-05-0828.70
2026-05-0727.92
2026-05-0627.74
2026-05-0527.48
2026-05-0428.11
2026-05-0127.96
2026-04-3028.09
2026-04-2928.11
2026-04-2827.80
2026-04-2726.89
2026-04-2426.91
2026-04-2326.88
2026-04-2226.80
2026-04-2126.23
2026-04-2024.52
2026-04-1724.61
2026-04-1623.99
2026-04-1523.81
2026-04-1423.82
2026-04-1323.73
2026-04-1023.07
2026-04-0923.27
2026-04-0823.20
2026-04-0723.33
2026-04-0621.33
2026-04-0221.02
2026-04-0120.77
2026-03-3120.51
2026-03-3019.85
2026-03-2719.64
2026-03-2620.32
2026-03-2520.51
2026-03-2420.64
2026-03-2320.44
2026-03-2020.89
2026-03-1921.26
2026-03-1821.55
2026-03-1721.80
2026-03-1621.64
2026-03-1321.39
2026-03-1221.01
2026-03-1121.62
2026-03-1021.40
2026-03-0921.62
2026-03-0621.72
2026-03-0521.89
2026-03-0422.13
2026-03-0321.92
2026-03-0222.36
2026-02-2715.31
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2026-02-2015.14
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2026-02-1014.26
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2026-01-2915.26
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2026-01-2714.75
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2026-01-2017.66
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2026-01-0217.56
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2025-10-2715.86
2025-10-2415.71
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2025-10-2015.79
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About UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a comprehensive healthcare enterprise across the United States, structuring its diverse services into four key divisions: UnitedHealthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. The UnitedHealthcare segment provides a wide array of health benefit plans and consumer-focused services. These offerings cater to a broad spectrum of clients, including large national corporations, public sector employers, mid-sized and small businesses, and individual consumers. It also delivers specialized health coverage and wellness programs tailored for individuals aged 50 and older, addressing their needs for preventive and acute care, chronic disease management, and other age-specific health issues. This division further encompasses Medicaid plans, children's health insurance, dental benefits, and various hospital and clinical services. Optum Health focuses on delivering direct healthcare solutions and management services. It facilitates access to networks of specialist care providers, offers health management programs, direct care delivery, consumer engagement initiatives, and financial services. Its diverse clientele includes individuals (served directly through care systems), employers, insurance payers, and government organizations. Optum Insight specializes in providing technology, information, and consulting services to the healthcare industry. Its offerings include software and data products, advisory consulting arrangements, and outsourced managed services. Clients span hospital systems, physicians, health plans, governmental bodies, life sciences companies, and other relevant organizations. Finally, Optum Rx handles the company's pharmaceutical care services. This segment manages retail pharmacy networks, provides home prescription delivery, and offers specialty and compounding pharmacy capabilities. Leveraging its purchasing power and clinical expertise, Optum Rx also develops advanced programs related to step therapy, formulary management, medication adherence, and integrated disease and drug therapy management. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, founded in 1977, has its corporate headquarters located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Eden Prairie, MN
400,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
Stephen J. Hemsley