UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH) Stock Based Compensation: CHF752 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:UNH UnitedHealth Group Inc XSWX:UNH
79 GF Score
Price CHF342.65
GF Value CHF474.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is UnitedHealth Group Stock Based Compensation?

UnitedHealth Group XSWX:UNH -0.36% 79 Stock Based Compensation is CHF752 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.

UnitedHealth Group's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF274 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF752 Mil.

UnitedHealth Group Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

UnitedHealth Group Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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UnitedHealth Group Stock Based Compensation Chart

UnitedHealth Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 736.80 861.73 915.82 907.65 773.79

UnitedHealth Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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UnitedHealth Group Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 CHF752 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF752 Mil mean?
UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF752 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for UnitedHealth Group and its competitors.
Is UnitedHealth Group's Stock Based Compensation too high?
UnitedHealth Group's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF752 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to CVS and ELV?
UnitedHealth Group's Stock Based Compensation of CHF752 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Healthcare Plans company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Healthcare Plans industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for UnitedHealth Group and its competitors. UnitedHealth Group's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF752 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 Stock Based Compensation is CHF752 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UnitedHealth Group (XSWX:UNH), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF752 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF752 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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