UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:UNA • GB00BVZK7T90

61.68 EUR
-0.5 (-0.8%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 05:36 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall UNA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNA against 16 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNA has an excellent profitability rating, 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years UNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNA's Return On Equity of 31.22% is amongst the best of the industry. UNA outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of UNA (15.85%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • UNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.38%. This is above the industry average of 10.97%.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • UNA has a better Profit Margin (9.29%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNA has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of UNA (18.21%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • UNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • UNA has a worse Gross Margin (45.79%) than 75.00% 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 18.21%
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 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.
  • 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
  • UNA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
UNA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingUNA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • UNA has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. 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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.92, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • UNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.4
Debt/FCF 4.98
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC8.14%
UNA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • UNA has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: UNA underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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 -10.73%.
  • UNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.79% yearly.
  • 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)-10.73%
EPS 3Y3.57%
EPS 5Y3.79%
EPS Q2Q%-3.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.54% on average over the next years.
  • UNA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.16%
EPS Next 3Y2.13%
EPS Next 5Y1.54%
Revenue Next Year-5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.38%

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.
UNA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B
UNA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNA.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.05.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.73, UNA is valued on the expensive side.
  • UNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNA is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.03. UNA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 18.73
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 ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNA is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.94
EV/EBITDA 12.73
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 decent profitability rating of UNA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.46
EPS Next 2Y-0.16%
EPS Next 3Y2.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.42%, UNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • UNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.52. UNA pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, UNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.42%

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
UNA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareUNA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 79.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y-0.16%
EPS Next 3Y2.13%
UNA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUNA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

UNILEVER PLC

AMS:UNA (2/26/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

61.68

-0.5 (-0.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners47.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap134.76B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75.38
Price Target61.63 (-0.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.42%
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)-1.41%
PT rev (3m)4.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 18.73
P/S 2.25
P/FCF 20.94
P/OCF 15.96
P/B 7.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.73
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)3.29
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY4.78%
OCF(TTM)3.86
OCFY6.26%
SpS27.36
BVpS8.14
TBVpS-9.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.46
Graham Number21.49
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%
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 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 1.92
F-Score6
WACC8.14%
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)-10.73%
EPS 3Y3.57%
EPS 5Y3.79%
EPS Q2Q%-3.66%
EPS Next Y-2.99%
EPS Next 2Y-0.16%
EPS Next 3Y2.13%
EPS Next 5Y1.54%
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 5Y-1.38%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year14.47%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
EBIT Next 5Y3.49%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for UNILEVER PLC?

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 24.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.57.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UNA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) is expected to decline by -2.99% in the next year.