UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:UNA - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
47.75 EUR
-3.41 (-6.67%)
Overall UNA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNA against 16 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of UNA while its profitability can be described as average. UNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years UNA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.31%, UNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA has a Return On Equity of 31.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNA outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
UNA's Return On Invested Capital of 15.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNA is above the industry average of 11.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.85%) for UNA is above the 3 year average (14.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
UNA has a Profit Margin (9.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNA has declined.
The Operating Margin of UNA (18.21%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
UNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UNA's Gross Margin of 45.79% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNA is outperformed by 81.25% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNA is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for UNA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
UNA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
UNA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.81 indicates that UNA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNA has a Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNA underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNA is 4.98, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNA, 4.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UNA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
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 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC8.06%
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's Current ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNA is outperformed by 93.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of UNA (0.55) is worse than 81.25% 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 -14.83% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, UNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.36% on average per year.
UNA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.87%.
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)-14.83%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-3.4%
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 5.35% 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 Y2.55%
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue Next Year-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
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 accelerating.
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 21.32, the valuation of UNA can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.49), we can say UNA is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.14, UNA is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UNA.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, UNA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UNA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of UNA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.35
PEG (5Y)15.63
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%. 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 2.78.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, UNA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNA has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
79.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
AMS:UNA (12/8/2025, 5:29:55 PM)
47.75
-3.41 (-6.67%)
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 Cap117.08B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target59.32 (24.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
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)0.57%
PT rev (3m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.87 | ||
| P/B | 6.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.69%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY6.61%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY7.21%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)8.35
PEG (5Y)15.63
Graham Number19.13
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 | 1.81 |
F-Score6
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC1.97
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)-14.83%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-3.4%
EPS Next Y2.55%
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year16.84%
EBIT Next 3Y8.04%
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 6 / 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 21.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.58.
Can you provide the financial health for UNA stock?
The financial health rating of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) is 3 / 10.