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UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH)
Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Beginner level
Profitability ratios measure the company’s ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
UnitedHealth Group Inc., profitability ratios
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).
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level. |
| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s operating profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s ROE improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s ROA improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Gross Profit Margin
UnitedHealth Group Inc., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | |
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| Medtronic PLC | |
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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
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 but then improved from 2017 to 2018 exceeding 2016 level. |
Operating Profit Margin
UnitedHealth Group Inc., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
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| Becton, Dickinson & Co. | |
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| Boston Scientific Corp. | |
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| Medtronic PLC | |
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| Stryker Corp. | |
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| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | |
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| Operating Profit Margin, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | |
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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
Operating profit margin = 100 × Earnings from operations ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s operating profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Net Profit Margin
UnitedHealth Group Inc., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | ||
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| Boston Scientific Corp. | |
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| Medtronic PLC | |
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| Stryker Corp. | |
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| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | |
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| 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
Net profit margin = 100 × Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders ÷ Revenues
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
UnitedHealth Group Inc., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | ||
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| ROE1 | |
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| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Becton, Dickinson & Co. | |
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| Boston Scientific Corp. | |
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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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| ROE, Sector | ||||||
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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
ROE = 100 × Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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| ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s ROE improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
UnitedHealth Group Inc., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | ||
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| ROA1 | |
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| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Becton, Dickinson & Co. | |
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| Boston Scientific Corp. | |
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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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| ROA, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | |
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| ROA, 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
ROA = 100 × Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s ROA improved from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |