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UNUM GROUP (UNM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UNM - US91529Y1064 - Common Stock

80.29 USD
-0.08 (-0.1%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
80.29 USD
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

UNM gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 146 industry peers in the Insurance industry. UNM has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. UNM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UNM was profitable.
In the past year UNM had a positive cash flow from operations.
UNM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years UNM had a positive operating cash flow.
UNM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

UNM has a Return On Assets (1.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UNM has a Return On Equity of 8.37%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNM underperforms 60.81% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UNM (1.70%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNM is significantly below the industry average of 15.11%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.43%
ROE 8.37%
ROIC 1.7%
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)15.21%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
UNM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of UNM (6.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UNM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of UNM (10.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.48%
PM (TTM) 6.99%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y14.4%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y19.13%
PM growth 5Y8.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
UNM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UNM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNM has less shares outstanding
UNM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
UNM Yearly Shares OutstandingUNM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
UNM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

UNM has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.44. This is a neutral value as UNM would need 5.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UNM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNM underperforms 63.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that UNM is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UNM (0.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 5.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC7.84%
UNM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
UNM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UNM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.37%.
UNM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.18% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.13% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.37%
EPS 3Y24.82%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%-1.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%5.02%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.87% on average over the next years.
UNM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y6.87%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
UNM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
UNM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.76, the valuation of UNM can be described as reasonable.
66.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say UNM is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.67, the valuation of UNM can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UNM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.76
Fwd PE 8.67
UNM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNM is valued a bit more expensive than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.5
EV/EBITDA 11.33
UNM Per share dataUNM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%, UNM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, UNM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
UNM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of UNM grows each year by 7.77%, which is quite nice.
UNM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
UNM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years20
UNM Yearly Dividends per shareUNM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

33.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
UNM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
UNM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUNM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
UNM Dividend Payout.UNM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UNM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UNUM GROUP

NYSE:UNM (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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80.29

-0.08 (-0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners90.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-2.36%
Market Cap13.43B
Revenue(TTM)13.07B
Net Income(TTM)913.10M
Analysts78.82
Price Target95.73 (19.23%)
Short Float %1.62%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
DP33.52%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.6%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.7%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.6%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.09%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.11%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)8.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.65%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.52%
PT rev (1m)0.31%
PT rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.76
Fwd PE 8.67
P/S 1.03
P/FCF 19.5
P/OCF 16.47
P/B 1.23
P/tB 1.27
EV/EBITDA 11.33
EPS(TTM)8.23
EY10.25%
EPS(NY)9.26
Fwd EY11.54%
FCF(TTM)4.12
FCFY5.13%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY6.07%
SpS78.1
BVpS65.19
TBVpS63.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number109.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.43%
ROE 8.37%
ROCE 2.16%
ROIC 1.7%
ROICexc 1.71%
ROICexgc 2.25%
OM 10.48%
PM (TTM) 6.99%
GM N/A
FCFM 5.27%
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)15.21%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.26%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.36%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y21.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.45%
OM growth 3Y14.4%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y19.13%
PM growth 5Y8.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 5.44
Debt/EBITDA 2.33
Cap/Depr 107.2%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 54.84%
Profit Quality 75.47%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.22
Cap/Depr(3y)108.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.95%
Profit Quality(3y)84.91%
Profit Quality(5y)89.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.37%
EPS 3Y24.82%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%-1.88%
EPS Next Y-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y6.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%5.02%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.7%
EBIT growth 3Y17.11%
EBIT growth 5Y8.74%
EBIT Next Year-0.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-37.11%
FCF growth 3Y2.8%
FCF growth 5Y-2.7%
OCF growth 1Y-32.94%
OCF growth 3Y2.93%
OCF growth 5Y-2.77%

UNUM GROUP / UNM FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNUM GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UNM.


What is the valuation status of UNUM GROUP (UNM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNUM GROUP (UNM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is UNUM GROUP (UNM) stock?

UNUM GROUP (UNM) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of UNUM GROUP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNUM GROUP (UNM) is 9.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.23.


How sustainable is the dividend of UNUM GROUP (UNM) stock?

The dividend rating of UNUM GROUP (UNM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.52%.