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 | $263.81 | $418.09 |
| Market cap | $635.07B | $375.28B |
| P/E ratio | 40.0 | 26.9 |
| ROE | 20.02% | 15.77% |
| Profit margin | 16.20% | 3.53% |
| Revenue growth | 5.90% | -0.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.03% | 2.22% |
| Beta | 0.21 | 0.61 |
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 1.7× the market cap of UNH.
- UNH is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.9 vs 40.0).
- JNJ earns a higher return on equity (20% vs 16%).
- JNJ is growing revenue faster (6% vs -0%).
- UNH has the higher dividend yield (2.22% vs 2.03%).
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.