UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UNVB - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
50.9 EUR
+0.1 (+0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UNVB. UNVB was compared to 15 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While UNVB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. UNVB 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 UNVB was profitable.
UNVB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years UNVB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UNVB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.31%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 31.22%, UNVB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.85%, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNVB is above the industry average of 11.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.85%) for UNVB 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
UNVB's Profit Margin of 9.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNVB has declined.
The Operating Margin of UNVB (18.21%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNVB has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.79%, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNVB 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), UNVB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNVB has less shares outstanding
UNVB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UNVB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
UNVB has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is a bad value and indicates that UNVB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of UNVB (1.81) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
UNVB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.98. This is a neutral value as UNVB would need 4.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UNVB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.98. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that UNVB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UNVB (1.40) is worse than 66.67% 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
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.76, UNVB is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UNVB have decreased strongly by -14.83% in the last year.
UNVB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.36% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UNVB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.17% on average over the past years.
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, UNVB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.35% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue Next Year-3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UNVB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.72.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNVB is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say UNVB is valued inline with the index average.
UNVB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.14.
UNVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
UNVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNVB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UNVB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
UNVB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.69
PEG (5Y)16.66
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.84, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNVB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
UNVB pays out 79.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
UNVB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
FRA:UNVB (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
50.9
+0.1 (+0.2%)
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 Cap124.80B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target58.69 (15.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
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)-1.62%
PT rev (3m)-0.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.78 | ||
| P/B | 7.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.87 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY6.19%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY5.16%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.76%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)8.69
PEG (5Y)16.66
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 Y2.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.43%
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 Year17.82%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
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 / UNVB.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UNVB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UNVB.DE.
What is the valuation status of UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNILEVER PLC?
UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for UNVB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) is 22.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.01.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UNVB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) is expected to grow by 2.61% in the next year.