Stock Analysis on Net

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH)

$24.99

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005

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Calculation

UnitedHealth Group Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of UnitedHealth Group Inc. Annual Report.


The share price exhibited a fluctuating trend over the period, with an initial decline from $58.89 in early 2006 to a low of $28.55 by early 2009. Subsequently, the share price demonstrated a strong upward trajectory, reaching a peak of $498.28 in early 2024 before experiencing a slight decrease to $468.56 in early 2025. This overall growth suggests significant market confidence and value appreciation over the long term despite short-term volatility.

Earnings per share (EPS) followed a somewhat parallel path, increasing steadily from $2.43 in 2006 to a peak of $24.28 in 2024. There was a notable dip in EPS from $3.72 in 2008 to $2.45 in 2009, which coincided with the global financial crisis period. Afterward, EPS generally grew year over year, reflecting improving profitability. However, a decline occurred in 2025, with EPS dropping to $15.75 from the previous year's $24.28, indicating potential challenges affecting earnings in the most recent year.

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio exhibited variability without a clear long-term trend. Initially, the ratio declined from 24.2 in 2006 to a low of 9.91 in 2010, suggesting that either earnings growth outpaced share price appreciation or market valuation became more conservative. From 2010 onwards, the P/E ratio generally increased, reaching a high of 29.75 in 2025, reflecting relatively higher market valuation compared to earnings. This rise implies that investors may have had elevated expectations for future growth or were willing to pay a premium despite the recent drop in EPS.

Summary of Share Price Trends
Declined sharply from 2006 to 2009, then steadily increased until 2024, followed by a modest decline in 2025.
Summary of EPS Trends
Overall strong growth with a dip during the 2009 period, continued steady improvement until 2024, with a significant decline in 2025.
Summary of P/E Ratio Trends
Decreased significantly in the early years, stabilized, then rose to a peak in 2025, indicating increasing market valuation relative to earnings.
Insights
Despite fluctuations in share price and earnings, the company demonstrated long-term upward momentum in market value and profitability. The recent EPS decline alongside an elevated P/E ratio suggests investors maintain optimistic growth expectations or that earnings challenges may be temporary.

Comparison to Competitors

UnitedHealth Group Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)

UnitedHealth Group Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Health Care)