UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) Factsheet

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-11-03. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC N/A. FCF margin 5.1%. D/E 0.7x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	N/A	Below expectations
FCF Margin	5.1%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	0.7x	Moderate leverage

FCF margin 5.1% — Bottom 25%.

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Profitability: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC earns N/A ROIC

ROIC TTM N/A. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Metric	UNH	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	N/A	Red flag	Below cost of capital
Return on Equity (ROE)	15.7%	Good	Efficient use of shareholder equity

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Cash Flow: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC generates $22.8B FCF at 5.1% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $22.8B. FCF margin 5.1%, Bottom 25%. OCF/Net income 1.6x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Metric	UNH	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.1%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$22.8B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.6x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC at 0.7x leverage, 6.2x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.7x. Total debt $74.3B, cash & investments $28.5B. Interest coverage 6.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Metric	UNH	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.7x	Adequate	Moderate leverage
Net Cash Position	$-45.8B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	6.2x	Good	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC trades at 22.9x earnings

P/E 22.9x. EV/Sales 0.9x. FCF yield 6.3%. Dividend yield 2.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Metric	UNH	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	22.9x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	0.9x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	6.3%	Good	Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield	2.2%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC returns 3.6% shareholder yield, reducing shares 1.1% YoY

Total shareholder yield 3.6% (div 2.2% + buyback 1.4%). Share count -1.1% YoY. Capital returned $13.2B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Metric	UNH	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	3.6%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	1.4%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Share Count Change (YoY)	-1.1%	Good	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$13.2B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.1%	Bottom 25%	0.2x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	15.7%	Top 25%	1.5x above
P/E Ratio	22.9x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	UNH	Rating	Sector Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.1%	Adequate	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 28.4%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	71.4%	Adequate	Elevated but manageable
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	22.9x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	6.3%	Good	Solid cash yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of N/A. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Q: What is UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC's Free Cash Flow Margin?

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) has a free cash flow margin of 5.1%, generating $22.8 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Q: What is UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) trades at a P/E ratio of 22.9x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 0.9x. FCF yield 6.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Q: Does UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC pay a dividend?

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 3.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Q: How much debt does UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC have?

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7x with total debt of $74.3 billion. Interest coverage 6.2x. Net debt $45.8 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Q: What is UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC's revenue and earnings growth?

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) grew revenue by 3.3% year-over-year. EPS -8.8% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Q: Is UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC buying back stock?

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) repurchased $5.0 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 1.4%. Share count -1.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

Q: How does UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC compare to competitors in Financials?

Compared to other companies in Financials, UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) shows: FCF margin 5.1%, sector median 28.4% (Bottom 25%). These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Financials companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC?

No quantitative warning flags fired for UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-03.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-11-03. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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