Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 4.90% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.85%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-1.41%–6.50%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 56.38% above its 12-month average of 3.13%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
4.90%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
3.13%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
4.60%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
5.77%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.35%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
5.04%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
5.07%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+56.38%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-8.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-3.52%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
10.44%
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-53.11%
vs the sector median at left
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Market Cap
$382.09B
Net Profit Margin
4.90%
TTM Avg
3.13%
3Y Avg
4.60%
5Y Avg
5.77%
Market Cap
$81.91B
Net Profit Margin
2.47%
TTM Avg
3.11%
3Y Avg
3.37%
5Y Avg
3.60%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $382.09B | 4.90% | 3.13% | 4.60% | 5.77% |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $81.91B | 2.47% | 3.11% | 3.37% | 3.60% |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $76.60B | 2.26% | 1.78% | 2.48% | 3.04% |
| Humana Inc. (HUM)vs › | $46.74B | 0.82% | 0.97% | 1.82% | 2.53% |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $137.47B | 0.72% | 0.84% | 1.34% | 1.79% |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $31.31B | -3.25% | -0.70% | 0.29% | 0.65% |
Operating Margin
4.8%
Net Profit Margin
4.9%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 4.90% |
| 2026-03-31 | 5.62% |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.01% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.07% |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.05% |
| 2025-03-31 | 5.74% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.50% |
| 2024-09-30 | 6.01% |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.26% |
| 2024-03-31 | -1.41% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.78% |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.32% |
| 2023-06-30 | 5.89% |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.75% |
| 2022-09-30 | 6.50% |
| 2022-06-30 | 6.31% |
| 2022-03-31 | 6.27% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.52% |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.65% |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.98% |
| 2021-03-31 | 6.93% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.38% |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.87% |
| 2020-06-30 | 10.68% |
| 2020-03-31 | 5.25% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.81% |
| 2019-09-30 | 5.86% |
| 2019-06-30 | 5.43% |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.75% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.20% |
| 2018-09-30 | 5.64% |
| 2018-06-30 | 5.21% |
| 2018-03-31 | 5.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.95% |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.94% |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.56% |
| 2017-03-31 | 4.46% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.54% |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.25% |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.77% |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.62% |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.79% |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.85% |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.37% |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.52% |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.89% |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.32% |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.59% |
| 2013-09-30 | 5.13% |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.72% |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.93% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.32% |
| 2012-09-30 | 5.70% |
| 2012-06-30 | 4.90% |
| 2012-03-31 | 5.09% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.88% |
| 2011-09-30 | 5.03% |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.02% |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.34% |
| 2010-09-30 | 5.40% |
| 2010-06-30 | 4.83% |
| 2010-03-31 | 5.14% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2009-09-30 | 4.77% |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.97% |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.47% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.55% |
| 2008-09-30 | 4.56% |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.66% |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.50% |
| 2007-09-30 | 6.87% |
| 2007-06-30 | 6.46% |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.87% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.48% |
| 2006-09-30 | 6.19% |
| 2006-06-30 | 5.49% |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.07% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.22% |
| 2005-09-30 | 6.89% |
| 2005-06-30 | 6.76% |
| 2005-03-31 | 6.66% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.03% |
| 2004-09-30 | 7.08% |
| 2004-06-30 | 6.85% |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.80% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.98% |
| 2003-09-30 | 6.58% |
| 2003-06-30 | 6.19% |
| 2003-03-31 | 5.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.67% |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.65% |
