UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:UNA - GB00BVZK7T90 - Common Stock
55.71 EUR
-0.14 (-0.25%)
Taking everything into account, UNA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UNA was compared to 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. UNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UNA was profitable.
In the past year UNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
UNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
UNA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UNA (7.31%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 31.22%, UNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA's Return On Invested Capital of 15.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNA is above the industry average of 12.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.38%) for UNA is below the current ROIC(15.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.31% | ||
| ROE | 31.22% | ||
| ROIC | 15.85% |
ROA(3y)8.55%
ROA(5y)8.39%
ROE(3y)34.92%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)14.38%
ROIC(5y)14.42%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.29%, UNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNA has declined.
UNA has a Operating Margin of 18.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNA outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
UNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of UNA (45.79%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.29% | ||
| GM | 45.79% |
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.78%
PM growth 3Y-6.42%
PM growth 5Y-2.67%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UNA is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for UNA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UNA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for UNA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.93 indicates that UNA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UNA (1.93) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.98. This is a neutral value as UNA would need 4.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.98, UNA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that UNA has dependencies on debt financing.
UNA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNA is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC8.15%
2.3 Liquidity
UNA has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UNA has a worse Current ratio (0.76) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNA's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNA is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UNA have decreased strongly by -10.64% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.81% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, UNA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.64%
EPS 3Y3.6%
EPS 5Y3.81%
EPS Q2Q%-3.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UNA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.90% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
EPS Next 5Y2.9%
Revenue Next Year-5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.11, the valuation of UNA can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UNA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
UNA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52.
UNA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: UNA is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UNA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNA is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of UNA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.8
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.12.
UNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNA decreases each year by -0.41%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
UNA pays out 79.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
AMS:UNA (12/30/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
55.71
-0.14 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap136.59B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target62.41 (12.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.41%
DP79.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.1%
PT rev (3m)4.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)8.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.18 | ||
| P/B | 7.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY4.71%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.18%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.8
Graham Number20.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.31% | ||
| ROE | 31.22% | ||
| ROCE | 21.39% | ||
| ROIC | 15.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 106.89% | ||
| OM | 18.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.29% | ||
| GM | 45.79% | ||
| FCFM | 10.77% |
ROA(3y)8.55%
ROA(5y)8.39%
ROE(3y)34.92%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)14.38%
ROIC(5y)14.42%
ROICexc(3y)16.3%
ROICexc(5y)16.31%
ROICexgc(3y)119.46%
ROICexgc(5y)115.26%
ROCE(3y)19.39%
ROCE(5y)19.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.59%
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.78%
PM growth 3Y-6.42%
PM growth 5Y-2.67%
GM growth 3Y2.12%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
F-Score6
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)103.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.72%
Profit Quality(3y)107.58%
Profit Quality(5y)115.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.64%
EPS 3Y3.6%
EPS 5Y3.81%
EPS Q2Q%-3.61%
EPS Next Y-0.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
EPS Next 5Y2.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year14.47%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
EBIT Next 5Y6.23%
FCF growth 1Y8.46%
FCF growth 3Y4.41%
FCF growth 5Y2.77%
OCF growth 1Y11.09%
OCF growth 3Y6.09%
OCF growth 5Y3.26%
UNILEVER PLC / UNA.AS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UNA.AS.
What is the valuation status of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of UNA stock?
UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of UNILEVER PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) is 22.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.68.
Can you provide the financial health for UNA stock?
The financial health rating of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) is 3 / 10.