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UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:UNA - Euronext Amsterdam - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

51.76  -0.36 (-0.69%)

Fundamental Rating

5

UNA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While UNA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. UNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
Each year in the past 5 years UNA had a positive operating cash flow.
UNA.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNA.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

UNA has a better Return On Assets (7.20%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 28.73%, UNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.20%, UNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNA is above the industry average of 11.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.20%) for UNA is above the 3 year average (14.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.2%
ROE 28.73%
ROIC 15.2%
ROA(3y)8.55%
ROA(5y)8.39%
ROE(3y)34.92%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)14.38%
ROIC(5y)14.42%
UNA.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNA.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.45%, UNA is in the better half of 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's Operating Margin of 18.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNA has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of UNA (45.05%) is worse than 76.92% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 18.4%
PM (TTM) 9.45%
GM 45.05%
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%
UNA.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNA.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UNA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
UNA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingUNA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
UNA.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNA.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

UNA has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that UNA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNA has a Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNA underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
UNA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.25. This is a neutral value as UNA would need 4.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.25, UNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that UNA has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UNA (1.25) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 4.25
Altman-Z 1.84
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC8.01%
UNA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.76, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UNA has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (0.56) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.56
UNA.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNA.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UNA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.55%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.36% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, UNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.94% 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)-10.55%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-29.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-50.7%

3.2 Future

UNA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.96% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y1.97%

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.
UNA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B
UNA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UNA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.56, UNA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNA is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.6
Fwd PE 16.56
UNA.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNA.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

UNA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.81
EV/EBITDA 11.68
UNA.AS Per share dataUNA.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UNA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.51
PEG (5Y)16.57
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.55. UNA pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, UNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.35%

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
UNA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareUNA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

UNA pays out 75.19% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP75.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
UNA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUNA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B
UNA.AS Dividend Payout.UNA.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UNA.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNILEVER PLC

AMS:UNA (7/9/2025, 3:39:04 PM)

51.76

-0.36 (-0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31
Inst Owners52.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.90B
Analysts72.73
Price Target60.27 (16.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.35%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
DP75.19%
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)1.58%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.6
Fwd PE 16.56
P/S 2.09
P/FCF 16.81
P/OCF 13.33
P/B 6.35
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.68
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY7.5%
SpS24.78
BVpS8.15
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)3.51
PEG (5Y)16.57
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.2%
ROE 28.73%
ROCE 20.51%
ROIC 15.2%
ROICexc 17.61%
ROICexgc 134.78%
OM 18.4%
PM (TTM) 9.45%
GM 45.05%
FCFM 12.42%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.03%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 4.25
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 112.18%
Cap/Sales 3.24%
Interest Coverage 10.3
Cash Conversion 73.59%
Profit Quality 131.41%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.56
Altman-Z 1.84
F-Score6
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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)-10.55%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-29.31%
EPS Next Y6.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-50.7%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y1.97%
EBIT growth 1Y12.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year18.25%
EBIT Next 3Y8.74%
EBIT Next 5Y5.41%
FCF growth 1Y-1.73%
FCF growth 3Y4.41%
FCF growth 5Y2.77%
OCF growth 1Y0.99%
OCF growth 3Y6.09%
OCF growth 5Y3.26%