UNH FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 100% of HEALTHCARE sector peers
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 4.2% free cash flow yield means the company generates annual free cash flow equal to 4.2% of its current stock price — a higher percentage suggests better cash return relative to what you pay.
Sector Performance
100th percentileUNH
4.2%
Sector Median
3.6%
Sector Avg
3.6%
Prior Period
4.1%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 4.2% free cash flow yield means the company generates annual free cash flow equal to 4.2% of its current stock price — a higher percentage suggests better cash return relative to what you pay.
This sits above the healthcare sector median of 3.6% and places UNH in the 100th percentile among sector peers, meaning it has the highest FCF yield in its peer group. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield rose by 2.4%, from 4.1% to 4.2% on the most recent two readings. The combination of a yield above the sector median and a positive quarterly move points to improving cash generation, though the missing yearly comparison limits how much confidence you can place in the trend. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong level is a positive, but the modest quarterly gain and lack of annual data do not justify a more bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about UNH?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does UNH's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
UNH's FCF Yield of 4.2% compares to a HEALTHCARE sector median of 3.6%, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are UNH's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest HEALTHCARE peers by FCF Yield include: JNJ (3.1%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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UNH
4.2%
Sector Median
3.6%
Sector Avg
3.6%
How UNH's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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