UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 21.62% | 21.91% | 22.63% | 23.18% | 23.80% | 24.51% | 24.55% | 24.75% | 24.45% | 24.10% | 23.89% | 23.76% | 24.22% | 24.28% | 24.31% | 26.24% | 26.06% | 26.27% | 26.43% | 24.10% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.14% | 8.28% | 8.40% | 8.58% | 8.79% | 8.82% | 8.78% | 8.80% | 8.77% | 8.60% | 8.26% | 8.13% | 8.33% | 7.86% | 7.68% | 9.18% | 8.71% | 9.50% | 9.82% | 8.06% |
| Pretax margin | 5.06% | 5.18% | 5.30% | 5.81% | 7.90% | 7.95% | 7.98% | 8.08% | 8.13% | 8.01% | 7.69% | 7.56% | 7.76% | 7.27% | 7.09% | 8.57% | 8.07% | 8.82% | 9.12% | 7.35% |
| Net profit margin | 3.63% | 3.68% | 3.70% | 4.09% | 6.08% | 6.06% | 6.08% | 6.16% | 6.21% | 6.17% | 5.95% | 5.86% | 6.01% | 5.52% | 5.33% | 6.42% | 5.99% | 6.62% | 6.90% | 5.58% |
The profitability ratios of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated have shown varying trends over the reported periods.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The company's gross profit margin has fluctuated between 21.62% to 26.43%. It indicates that UnitedHealth Group has been generating between 21.62 cents to 26.43 cents of gross profit for every dollar of revenue during the reporting periods.
2. Operating Profit Margin: UnitedHealth Group's operating profit margin has ranged from 7.68% to 9.82%. This metric reflects the company's ability to control its operating expenses while generating profits from its core business activities.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin, ranging from 5.06% to 9.12%, signifies the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into pre-tax profit before accounting for taxes and interest expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin has varied between 3.63% to 6.90%, indicating the company's bottom-line efficiency in generating profits after considering all expenses, including taxes and interest.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in the profitability margins of UnitedHealth Group over the reported periods, the company has maintained profitability levels within a reasonable range, indicating its ability to effectively manage costs and generate profits.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.82% | 10.76% | 11.19% | 11.33% | 11.62% | 11.19% | 10.89% | 10.42% | 11.57% | 11.14% | 11.01% | 10.93% | 11.30% | 10.30% | 9.93% | 11.77% | 11.36% | 12.56% | 12.65% | 10.50% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.83% | 4.78% | 4.93% | 5.40% | 8.04% | 7.69% | 7.53% | 7.30% | 8.19% | 7.99% | 7.93% | 7.89% | 8.15% | 7.24% | 6.90% | 8.23% | 7.81% | 8.76% | 8.88% | 7.27% |
| Return on total capital | 21.28% | 22.72% | 25.39% | 26.46% | 34.01% | 36.17% | 37.03% | 36.37% | 36.56% | 36.28% | 34.79% | 33.23% | 33.40% | 31.23% | 30.26% | 36.37% | 34.21% | 36.77% | 38.27% | 34.84% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.55% | 14.33% | 16.63% | 17.72% | 25.22% | 25.67% | 25.63% | 25.46% | 25.87% | 26.03% | 25.07% | 23.98% | 24.09% | 21.95% | 21.03% | 25.42% | 23.52% | 25.65% | 26.87% | 24.14% |
UnitedHealth Group's profitability ratios show consistent performance over the years.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated slightly but remained strong, ranging from 9.93% to 12.65% in the last four years. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its assets used in its core operations.
2. Return on Assets (ROA) declined in recent years but rebounded towards the end of the period, ranging from 4.78% to 8.88%. This ratio measures the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
3. Return on Total Capital has shown a decreasing trend from 38.27% to 21.28% over the years, possibly indicating changing capital structure or decreased profitability relative to the total capital employed in the business.
4. Return on Equity (ROE) has been relatively stable, fluctuating between 14.33% and 26.87%. This shows how effectively the company is utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profit.
Overall, UnitedHealth Group has maintained strong profitability ratios, showcasing efficient asset utilization and reasonable returns to shareholders over the years.
See also:
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Profitability Ratios (Quarterly Data)