JNJ vs UNH
By Alex · Tickerpine
Johnson & Johnson vs UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | JNJ | UNH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $285.75 | $407.46 |
| Market cap | $687.89B | $365.09B |
| P/E ratio | 43.4 | 23.3 |
| ROE | 20.02% | 15.77% |
| Profit margin | 16.20% | 3.53% |
| Revenue growth | 5.90% | -0.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.88% | 2.28% |
| Beta | 0.20 | 0.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
JNJ vs UNH in plain English
- JNJ is the bigger company — about 1.9× the market cap of UNH.
- UNH is cheaper on earnings (P/E 23.3 vs 43.4).
- JNJ earns a higher return on equity (20% vs 16%).
- JNJ is growing revenue faster (6% vs -0%).
- UNH has the higher dividend yield (2.28% vs 1.88%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
JNJ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Johnson & Johnson would be worth today.
UNH return calculator
See what $1,000 in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.