UnitedHealth Group (LIM:UNH) OCF Margin %: 7.98% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


LIM:UNH UnitedHealth Group Inc LIM:UNH
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What is UnitedHealth Group OCF Margin %?

UnitedHealth Group LIM:UNH +2.98% 66 OCF Margin % is 7.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 7.29. GuruFocus rates LIM:UNH with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $603.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 18 Healthcare Plans companies, UnitedHealth Group ranks worse than 55.56% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. UnitedHealth Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,912 Mil. UnitedHealth Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $111,721 Mil. Therefore, UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.98%.

As of today, UnitedHealth Group's current OCF Yield % is 6.14%.

The historical rank and industry rank for UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:UNH' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.4   Med: 7.29   Max: 8.62
Current: 5.15


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of UnitedHealth Group was 8.62%. The lowest was 4.40%. And the median was 7.29%.

LIM:UNH's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
55.56% of 18 companies
in the Healthcare Plans industry
Industry Median: 5.525 vs LIM:UNH: 5.15


UnitedHealth Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


UnitedHealth Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % Chart

UnitedHealth Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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UnitedHealth Group Quarterly Data
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LIM:UNH vs CVS, ELV, CI: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


UnitedHealth Group OCF Margin % vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % falls into.


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UnitedHealth Group OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=19697/447567
=4.40 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8912/111721
=7.98 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 7.98% mean?
UnitedHealth Group (LIM:UNH) has a OCF Margin % of 7.98% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on UnitedHealth Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.29. Over the past decade, UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.40 to 8.62. According to the industry distribution chart, UnitedHealth Group ranks #10 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % too high?
UnitedHealth Group's current OCF Margin % of 7.98% is near median its 10-year median of 7.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.40 to a high of 8.62. The Healthcare Plans industry median OCF Margin % is 5.53. UnitedHealth Group's value of 7.98% is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UnitedHealth Group ranks #10 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UnitedHealth Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UnitedHealth Group's OCF Margin % compare to CVS and ELV?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, UnitedHealth Group ranks #10 out of 18 companies for OCF Margin %. This places UnitedHealth Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.53. UnitedHealth Group's value of 7.98% is 44.4% above this benchmark. Historically, UnitedHealth Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.40 to 8.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.29 vs. the industry median of 5.53, UnitedHealth Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Healthcare Plans company?
The median OCF Margin % among Healthcare Plans companies is 5.53, based on 18 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UnitedHealth Group's current OCF Margin % of 7.98% is 44.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on UnitedHealth Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UnitedHealth Group's current OCF Margin % is 7.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.29. 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 (LIM:UNH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $603.41, compared to a current price of $424.60 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 7.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.29 and 44.4% above the Healthcare Plans industry median of 5.53. UnitedHealth Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UnitedHealth Group (LIM:UNH), the current OCF Margin % is 7.98% 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 (LIM:UNH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UnitedHealth Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $424.60 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $603.41. GuruFocus considers UnitedHealth Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:UNH:

  • OCF Margin %: 7.98% (near median its 10-year median of 7.29)
  • GF Value™: $603.41 vs. price of $424.60 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.4% above the Healthcare Plans median (#10 of 18)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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