UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UNVB - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
53.84 EUR
+0.86 (+1.62%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UNVB. UNVB was compared to 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNVB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. UNVB is valued correctly, 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.
In the past 5 years UNVB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UNVB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
UNVB has a Return On Assets of 7.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 31.22%, UNVB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.85%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNVB is above the industry average of 12.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.38%) for UNVB is below the current ROIC(15.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.29%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNVB has declined.
The Operating Margin of UNVB (18.21%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNVB has remained more or less at the same level.
UNVB has a Gross Margin of 45.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNVB underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The number of shares outstanding for UNVB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
UNVB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UNVB has an Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is not the best score and indicates that UNVB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNVB has a Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNVB underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNVB is 4.98, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNVB, 4.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.98, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that UNVB has dependencies on debt financing.
UNVB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.40) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
UNVB has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UNVB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.76, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UNVB has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UNVB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UNVB's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UNVB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.83%.
Measured over the past 5 years, UNVB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.36% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, UNVB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UNVB 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, UNVB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.09% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNVB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.09%
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UNVB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say UNVB is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.93 indicates a correct valuation of UNVB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.93 |
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.
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNVB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UNVB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.64
PEG (5Y)17.62
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.56, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
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
79.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNVB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNVB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
FRA:UNVB (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.84
+0.86 (+1.62%)
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 Cap132.01B
Analysts74.78
Price Target59.65 (10.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
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)-0.84%
PT rev (3m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.64 | ||
| P/B | 7.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.43 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)3.18
Fwd EY5.91%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.39%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)7.64
PEG (5Y)17.62
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%
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 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 | 1.88 |
F-Score6
WACC8.12%
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)-14.83%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-3.4%
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
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 5Y6.14%
FCF growth 1Y8.46%
FCF growth 3Y4.41%
FCF growth 5Y2.77%
OCF growth 1Y11.09%
OCF growth 3Y6.09%
OCF growth 5Y3.26%