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 | $271.22 | $376.59 |
| Market cap | $653.61B | $338.03B |
| P/E ratio | 31.5 | 24.2 |
| ROE | 25.74% | 14.15% |
| Profit margin | 21.48% | 3.14% |
| Revenue growth | 6.60% | 0.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.98% | 2.46% |
| Beta | 0.23 | 0.62 |
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 24.2 vs 31.5).
- JNJ earns a higher return on equity (26% vs 14%).
- JNJ is growing revenue faster (7% vs 0%).
- UNH has the higher dividend yield (2.46% vs 1.98%).
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.