Calculation
| Total asset turnover | = | Revenues, customers1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 1.43 | = | 443,647) | ÷ | 309,581) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.32 | = | 395,076) | ÷ | 298,278) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.34 | = | 367,533) | ÷ | 273,720) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.31 | = | 322,132) | ÷ | 245,705) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.34 | = | 285,273) | ÷ | 212,206) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.30 | = | 255,639) | ÷ | 197,289) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1.38 | = | 240,269) | ÷ | 173,889) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.48 | = | 224,871) | ÷ | 152,221) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.44 | = | 200,136) | ÷ | 139,058) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.50 | = | 184,012) | ÷ | 122,810) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.40 | = | 156,397) | ÷ | 111,383) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.50 | = | 129,695) | ÷ | 86,382) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.49 | = | 121,744) | ÷ | 81,882) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.36 | = | 109,938) | ÷ | 80,885) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.49 | = | 101,208) | ÷ | 67,889) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.48 | = | 93,546) | ÷ | 63,063) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.47 | = | 86,546) | ÷ | 59,045) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.44 | = | 80,415) | ÷ | 55,815) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.46 | = | 74,287) | ÷ | 50,899) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.46 | = | 70,671) | ÷ | 48,320) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.08 | = | 44,866) | ÷ | 41,374) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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$ in millions
The total asset turnover ratio for the period examined demonstrates a generally stable performance with some fluctuations. Initially, the ratio increased from 1.08 in 2005 to a peak of 1.49 in 2011, indicating improving efficiency in asset utilization. Following 2011, the ratio experienced a slight decline, followed by a period of relative stability before a more noticeable downward trend in recent years.
- Initial Growth (2005-2011)
- From 2005 to 2011, the total asset turnover ratio exhibited consistent growth, rising from 1.08 to 1.49. This suggests that the company became increasingly effective at generating revenue from its asset base during this period. The increase indicates improved operational efficiency or a strategic shift towards more asset-efficient revenue streams.
- Period of Fluctuations (2011-2015)
- Following the peak in 2011, the ratio experienced some volatility. It decreased to 1.36 in 2012, then rebounded to 1.49 in 2013 and 1.50 in 2014 before declining to 1.40 in 2015. These fluctuations suggest a period of adjustment or external factors impacting the relationship between revenue and assets.
- Recent Downward Trend (2015-2025)
- From 2015 onwards, a gradual downward trend is observed in the total asset turnover ratio. The ratio decreased from 1.40 in 2015 to 1.32 in 2022, before a slight increase to 1.43 in 2025. This suggests a potential decrease in the efficiency with which assets are being used to generate revenue. This could be due to increased investment in assets that have not yet translated into proportional revenue growth, or a shift in business strategy.
- Long-Term Perspective
- Despite the recent decline, the ratio generally remains above 1.0 throughout the entire period, indicating that the company consistently generates more revenue than the value of its assets. However, the decreasing trend warrants further investigation to determine the underlying causes and potential implications for future performance.
Overall, the analysis reveals a period of strong asset utilization followed by a more recent trend of decreasing efficiency. Continued monitoring of this ratio is recommended to assess the sustainability of revenue generation relative to the company’s asset base.
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Comparison to Competitors
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Abbott Laboratories | Elevance Health Inc. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 1.43 | 0.51 | 1.63 | 0.49 | 0.37 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.32 | 0.52 | 1.50 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.34 | 0.55 | 1.56 | 0.46 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.31 | 0.59 | 1.51 | 0.48 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.34 | 0.57 | 1.41 | 0.42 | 0.32 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.30 | 0.48 | 1.39 | 0.39 | 0.32 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1.38 | 0.47 | 1.33 | 0.46 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.48 | 0.46 | 1.28 | 0.47 | 0.33 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.44 | 0.36 | 1.26 | 0.54 | 0.30 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.50 | 0.40 | 1.29 | 0.42 | 0.29 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.40 | 0.49 | 1.27 | 0.49 | 0.19 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.50 | 0.49 | 1.18 | 0.54 | 0.45 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.49 | 0.51 | 1.18 | 0.57 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.36 | 0.59 | 1.03 | 0.54 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.49 | 0.64 | 1.15 | 0.57 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.48 | 0.59 | 1.15 | 0.59 | 0.56 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.47 | 0.59 | 1.17 | 0.58 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.44 | 0.70 | 1.27 | 0.59 | 0.61 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.46 | 0.65 | 1.15 | 0.58 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.46 | 0.62 | 1.08 | 0.55 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.08 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 0.45 | 0.61 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Health Care Equipment & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 1.43 | 1.16 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.32 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.34 | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.31 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.34 | 1.02 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.30 | 0.97 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1.38 | 0.98 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.48 | 0.98 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.44 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.50 | 0.92 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.40 | 0.85 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.50 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.49 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.36 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.49 | 1.02 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.48 | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.47 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.44 | 1.09 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.46 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.46 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.08 | 0.88 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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)
UnitedHealth Group Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 1.43 | 0.67 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.32 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.34 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.31 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 1.34 | 0.62 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.30 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1.38 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.48 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.44 | 0.56 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.50 | 0.57 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.40 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.50 | 0.60 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.49 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.36 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.49 | 0.61 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.48 | 0.61 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.47 | 0.55 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.44 | 0.73 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.46 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1.46 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.08 | 0.66 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).