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UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH)
Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Beginner level
Liquidity ratios measure the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
UnitedHealth Group Inc., liquidity ratios
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Based on: 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).
Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
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Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s current ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s quick ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s cash ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
Current Ratio
UnitedHealth Group Inc., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Current liabilities | ![]() |
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Current ratio1 | ![]() |
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Current Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ![]() |
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Current Ratio, Sector | ||||||
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Current Ratio, Industry | ||||||
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Based on: 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).
1 2018 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
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Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
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Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s current ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
Quick Ratio
UnitedHealth Group Inc., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Total quick assets | ![]() |
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Current liabilities | ![]() |
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Quick ratio1 | ![]() |
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Benchmarks | ||||||
Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | ![]() |
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Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ![]() |
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Medtronic PLC | ![]() |
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Stryker Corp. | ![]() |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ![]() |
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Quick Ratio, Sector | ||||||
Health Care Equipment & Services | ![]() |
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Quick Ratio, Industry | ||||||
Health Care | ![]() |
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Based on: 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).
1 2018 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
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Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
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Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s quick ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly deteriorated from 2017 to 2018. |
Cash Ratio
UnitedHealth Group Inc., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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Total cash assets | ![]() |
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Current liabilities | ![]() |
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Cash ratio1 | ![]() |
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Benchmarks | ||||||
Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | ![]() |
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Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ![]() |
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Medtronic PLC | ![]() |
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Stryker Corp. | ![]() |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ![]() |
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Cash Ratio, Sector | ||||||
Health Care Equipment & Services | ![]() |
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Cash Ratio, Industry | ||||||
Health Care | ![]() |
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Based on: 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).
1 2018 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
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Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s cash ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 but then deteriorated significantly from 2017 to 2018. |