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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

This page compares Abbott Laboratories (ABT) with UnitedHealth Group (UNH) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) both fall under the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group, but ABT is classified in Health Care Equipment & Supplies while UNH is classified in Health Care Providers & Services.

SymbolABTUNH
Company NameAbbott LaboratoriesUnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorHealth CareHealth Care
GICS Industry GroupHealth Care Equipment & ServicesHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & SuppliesHealth Care Providers & Services
GICS Sub-IndustryHealth Care EquipmentManaged Health Care
Market Capitalization154.71 billion USD353.49 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980October 17, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

ABT
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolABTUNH
5-Day Price Return4.22%-1.33%
13-Week Price Return-21.98%33.41%
26-Week Price Return-30.17%21.63%
52-Week Price Return-34.78%33.99%
Month-to-Date Return-3.17%5.57%
Year-to-Date Return-29.83%18.48%
10-Day Avg. Volume13.51M7.31M
3-Month Avg. Volume12.17M9.35M
3-Month Volatility25.91%34.04%
Beta0.650.66

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 12.20% and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 12.40% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

12.20%

Max
46.60%
Q3
16.64%
Median
9.08%
Q1
-6.70%
Min
-41.21%

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

12.40%

Max
46.60%
Q3
16.64%
Median
9.08%
Q1
-6.70%
Min
-41.21%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 13.91% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 2.68%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

13.91%

Max
28.44%
Q3
10.12%
Median
3.71%
Q1
-3.46%
Min
-23.04%

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.68%

Max
28.44%
Q3
10.12%
Median
3.71%
Q1
-3.46%
Min
-23.04%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 17.09% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 4.12%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

17.09%

Max
37.44%
Q3
14.78%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-1.32%
Min
-18.53%

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

4.12%

Max
37.44%
Q3
14.78%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-1.32%
Min
-18.53%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolABTUNH
Return on Equity (TTM)12.20%12.40%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.87%3.87%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)13.91%2.68%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)17.09%4.12%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)56.50%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 1.39 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 0.89 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for UNH.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.39

Max
5.20
Q3
2.91
Median
1.76
Q1
1.33
Min
0.01

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.89

Max
5.20
Q3
2.91
Median
1.76
Q1
1.33
Min
0.01
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 0.65 and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 0.75 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.65

Max
2.20
Q3
1.06
Median
0.63
Q1
0.24
Min
0.00

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.75

Max
2.20
Q3
1.06
Median
0.63
Q1
0.24
Min
0.00
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 63.71, above its industry benchmark range, while UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 4.67 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

63.71

Max
26.11
Q3
10.11
Median
4.00
Q1
-0.92
Min
-15.06

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

4.67

Max
26.11
Q3
10.11
Median
4.00
Q1
-0.92
Min
-15.06
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolABTUNH
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.390.89
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.840.67
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.650.75
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)63.714.67

Growth

Revenue Growth

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolABTUNH
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)7.78%1.96%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)6.59%9.67%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.51%11.35%
5-Year Revenue CAGR5.08%11.72%

EPS Growth

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolABTUNH
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-18.70%0.69%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-53.59%-44.58%
3-Year EPS CAGR-1.71%-14.51%
5-Year EPS CAGR8.20%-3.76%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 2.72% and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 2.27% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.72%

Max
1.73%
Q3
0.73%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.27%

Max
1.73%
Q3
0.73%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 66.73% and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 66.50% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

66.73%

Max
28.97%
Q3
12.35%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

66.50%

Max
28.97%
Q3
12.35%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolABTUNH
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.72%2.27%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)66.73%66.50%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 24.58 and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 29.33 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

24.58

Max
55.40
Q3
39.59
Median
27.03
Q1
19.84
Min
0.85

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

29.33

Max
55.40
Q3
39.59
Median
27.03
Q1
19.84
Min
0.85
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 0.79 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 3.42 sits around the industry midpoint — UNH has a lower trailing revenue multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and margins.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.42

Max
7.51
Q3
3.57
Median
1.79
Q1
0.85
Min
0.03

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.79

Max
7.51
Q3
3.57
Median
1.79
Q1
0.85
Min
0.03
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at 3.43 and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) at 2.36 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

ABT

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.43

Max
13.66
Q3
6.49
Median
3.09
Q1
1.67
Min
0.45

UNH

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.36

Max
13.66
Q3
6.49
Median
3.09
Q1
1.67
Min
0.45
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) vs. UnitedHealth Group (UNH): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolABTUNH
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)24.5829.33
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.420.79
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)3.432.36
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)20.9117.90