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The historical data trend for Unum Group's Total Payout Ratio 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.
UNM vs GL, PRI, JXN: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Unum Group's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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.
Unum Group Total Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Unum Group's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unum Group's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Unum Group (UNM) has a Total Payout Ratio of 2.02 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors.
Is Unum Group's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Unum Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.02. Overall, Unum Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unum Group's Total Payout Ratio compare to GL and PRI?
Unum Group's Total Payout Ratio of 2.02 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Insurance company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors. Unum Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group (UNM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.06, compared to a current price of $86.77 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 2.02. Unum Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unum Group (UNM), the current Total Payout Ratio is 2.02 as of Jul. 30, 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 Unum Group (UNM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.77 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.06.
GuruFocus considers Unum Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNM:
Total Payout Ratio: 2.02
GF Value™: $73.06 vs. price of $86.77 (18.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unum Group is a provider of group and individual income protection insurance products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries. It is the domestic disability insurer, with the majority of premiums generated from employer plans. The company also offers a complementary portfolio of other insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and employer- and employee-paid group benefits. It has the following operating business segments: Unum USA, Unum International, Closed Block, Colonial Life, and Corporate. The Unum USA segment generates the majority of revenue. The firm markets its products through brokers.
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