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UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - AMS:UNA - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock

52.5 EUR
-0.12 (-0.23%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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. While UNA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UNA is valued expensive and 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.
UNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 Return On Assets of 7.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNA outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 31.22%, 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 15.85%, UNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.42%.
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 RankSector 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%
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

With a Profit Margin value of 9.29%, UNA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNA has remained more or less at the same level.
UNA has a Gross Margin of 45.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNA underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
UNA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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.
UNA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that UNA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UNA (1.85) is worse than 61.54% 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.
UNA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
UNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.40, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.4
Debt/FCF 4.98
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC1.98
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.
UNA has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: UNA underperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNA has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.55
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

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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the past 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)-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 5.36% on average per year.
UNA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue Next Year-2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.44, the valuation of UNA can be described as rather expensive.
UNA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say UNA is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.51, UNA is valued correctly.
UNA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. UNA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.44
Fwd PE 16.51
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

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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20
EV/EBITDA 12.19
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 UNA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
UNA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.55
PEG (5Y)17.18
EPS Next 2Y4.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, UNA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, UNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%

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 79.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
UNA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
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 (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

52.5

-0.12 (-0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23
Inst Owners52.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap128.72B
Analysts74.78
Price Target60 (14.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%
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)1.92%
PT rev (3m)0.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.44
Fwd PE 16.51
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 20
P/OCF 15.25
P/B 7.23
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.19
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)3.18
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.56%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)7.55
PEG (5Y)17.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
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 Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector 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 1.85
F-Score6
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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 Y3.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year18.25%
EBIT Next 3Y8.74%
EBIT Next 5Y6.41%
FCF growth 1Y8.46%
FCF growth 3Y4.41%
FCF growth 5Y2.77%
OCF growth 1Y11.09%
OCF growth 3Y6.09%
OCF growth 5Y3.26%