UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH) Interest Expense: CHF-3,162 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:UNH UnitedHealth Group Inc XSWX:UNH
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What is UnitedHealth Group Interest Expense?

UnitedHealth Group XSWX:UNH -0.36% 79 Interest Expense is CHF-3,162 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UNH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF474.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. UnitedHealth Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -752 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-3,162 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. UnitedHealth Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF 7,078 Mil. UnitedHealth Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -752 Mil. UnitedHealth Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.41. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

UnitedHealth Group  (XSWX:UNH) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

UnitedHealth Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-752 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7,078 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF56,245 Mil.

UnitedHealth Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*7077.827/-751.872
=9.41

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

UnitedHealth Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UnitedHealth Group's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

UnitedHealth Group Interest Expense Chart

UnitedHealth Group Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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UnitedHealth Group Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-3,162 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of CHF-3,162 Mil mean?
UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH) has a Interest Expense of CHF-3,162 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on UnitedHealth Group and its competitors.
Is UnitedHealth Group's Interest Expense too high?
UnitedHealth Group's current Interest Expense is CHF-3,162 Mil. Overall, UnitedHealth Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UnitedHealth Group's Interest Expense compare to CVS and ELV?
UnitedHealth Group's Interest Expense of CHF-3,162 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Plans industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Healthcare Plans company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Healthcare Plans industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on UnitedHealth Group and its competitors. UnitedHealth Group's current Interest Expense is CHF-3,162 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UnitedHealth Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF474.88, compared to a current price of CHF342.65 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-3,162 Mil. UnitedHealth Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH), the current Interest Expense is CHF-3,162 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UnitedHealth Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF342.65 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF474.88. GuruFocus considers UnitedHealth Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UNH:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-3,162 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF474.88 vs. price of CHF342.65 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UNH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

UnitedHealth Group Business Description

Address 1 Health Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344
UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers and provides medical benefits to about 51 million members globally, including 1 million outside the US as of December 2025. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in medical insurance. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's Optum franchises help create a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to affiliates and third parties.
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