Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
UnitedHealth Group Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.96% | = | 100 | × | 13,839 | ÷ | 173,889 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.87% | = | 100 | × | 11,986 | ÷ | 152,221 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.59% | = | 100 | × | 10,558 | ÷ | 139,058 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.71% | = | 100 | × | 7,017 | ÷ | 122,810 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.22% | = | 100 | × | 5,813 | ÷ | 111,383 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.50% | = | 100 | × | 5,619 | ÷ | 86,382 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.87% | = | 100 | × | 5,625 | ÷ | 81,882 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.83% | = | 100 | × | 5,526 | ÷ | 80,885 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.57% | = | 100 | × | 5,142 | ÷ | 67,889 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.35% | = | 100 | × | 4,634 | ÷ | 63,063 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 6.47% | = | 100 | × | 3,822 | ÷ | 59,045 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.33% | = | 100 | × | 2,977 | ÷ | 55,815 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.14% | = | 100 | × | 4,654 | ÷ | 50,899 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.61% | = | 100 | × | 4,159 | ÷ | 48,320 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.98% | = | 100 | × | 3,300 | ÷ | 41,374 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-24).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
UnitedHealth Group Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Becton, Dickinson & Co. | Boston Scientific Corp. | Danaher Corp. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | Stryker Corp. | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.96% | 2.38% | 15.38% | 4.85% | 14.17% | 5.16% | 6.90% | 6.33% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.87% | 0.58% | 7.96% | 5.54% | 14.37% | 3.40% | 13.05% | 5.22% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.59% | 2.92% | 0.55% | 5.34% | 11.46% | 4.04% | 4.60% | 3.93% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.71% | 3.81% | 1.92% | 5.64% | 11.34% | 3.55% | 8.06% | 4.40% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.22% | 2.59% | -1.32% | 6.96% | 12.00% | 2.51% | 8.86% | 4.83% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.50% | 9.52% | -0.70% | 7.02% | 10.58% | 8.08% | 2.91% | 4.42% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.87% | 10.64% | -0.73% | 7.77% | 16.99% | 9.95% | 6.39% | 4.00% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.83% | 10.30% | -23.71% | 7.26% | 16.18% | 10.93% | 9.83% | 4.29% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.57% | 12.19% | 2.07% | 7.25% | 16.16% | 10.18% | 10.84% | 4.96% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.35% | 13.65% | -4.81% | 8.07% | 15.97% | 11.03% | 11.69% | 4.85% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 6.47% | 13.24% | -4.07% | 5.88% | 12.85% | 9.17% | 12.21% | 3.93% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.33% | 14.24% | -7.50% | 7.53% | 13.86% | 10.05% | 15.10% | 4.71% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.14% | 12.14% | -1.59% | 7.84% | 13.90% | 14.36% | 13.83% | 3.59% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.61% | 11.02% | -11.50% | 8.72% | 10.72% | 12.95% | 13.24% | 0.79% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.98% | 11.90% | 7.66% | 9.80% | 18.77% | 10.86% | 13.66% | 5.25% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-24).
Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)
UnitedHealth Group Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Health Care Equipment & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.96% | 6.83% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.87% | 5.97% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.59% | 5.20% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.71% | 4.90% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.22% | 4.37% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.50% | 5.94% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.87% | 6.87% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.83% | 5.35% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.57% | 7.56% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.35% | 6.94% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 6.47% | 5.64% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.33% | 4.95% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.14% | 7.14% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.61% | 4.11% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.98% | 9.16% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-24).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
UnitedHealth Group Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.96% | 7.78% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.87% | 7.12% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.59% | 4.46% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 5.71% | 7.97% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.22% | 7.29% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.50% | 8.17% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 6.87% | 8.64% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.83% | 7.71% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.57% | 7.52% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.35% | 7.15% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 6.47% | 9.35% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.33% | 9.16% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.14% | 8.51% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 8.61% | 9.38% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 7.98% | 10.09% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-07), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-24).