UNH EV/EBITDA Analysis
Higher than 0% of HEALTHCARE sector peers
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
UNH's EV/EBITDA of 16.9x measures the company's total enterprise value relative to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—a lower number generally implies a cheaper valuation for each dollar of operating earnings.
Sector Performance
0th percentileUNH
15.1x
Sector Median
17.2x
Sector Avg
17.2x
Prior Period
15.2x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
UNH's EV/EBITDA of 16.9x measures the company's total enterprise value relative to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—a lower number generally implies a cheaper valuation for each dollar of operating earnings.
That level sits below the sector median of 17.9x, placing UNH at the 0th percentile among healthcare peers, meaning it carries the lowest multiple in the group. The metric is decreasing, with a year-over-year drop of -3.5% and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -0.8%, continuing a downward trend from 20.2x eight quarters ago to the current 16.9x. The combination of a low valuation relative to peers and a falling trend could indicate an undervaluation opportunity—but it may also reflect weakening growth expectations that investors are pricing in. This mix of cheapness and negative momentum neither clearly signals an entry point nor a red flag, so it directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about UNH?
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?
EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.
How does UNH's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?
UNH's EV/EBITDA of 15.1x compares to a HEALTHCARE sector median of 17.2x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are UNH's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?
The closest HEALTHCARE peers by EV/EBITDA include: JNJ (19.3x).
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The Formula
Enterprise Value / EBITDA
Why It Matters
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
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UNH
15.1x
Sector Median
17.2x
Sector Avg
17.2x
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