UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UNVB - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
52.82 EUR
+0.22 (+0.42%)
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. While UNVB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
UNVB has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.85%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNVB is above the industry average of 12.37%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (9.29%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
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
UNVB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
UNVB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that UNVB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNVB's Altman-Z score of 1.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 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.
UNVB's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 61.54% 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.
UNVB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNVB's Current ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.36% on average over the past years.
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 5.09% 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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.58, UNVB is valued on the expensive side.
UNVB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.13, UNVB is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.60, UNVB is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. UNVB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNVB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: UNVB is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 20.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.23 |
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)7.5
PEG (5Y)17.29
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.54.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
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.
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 (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.82
+0.22 (+0.42%)
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 Cap129.51B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts74.78
Price Target58.8 (11.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
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)-2.26%
PT rev (3m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.6 | ||
| P/S | 2.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.34 | ||
| P/B | 7.28 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)3.18
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.52%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)7.5
PEG (5Y)17.29
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 | 1.85 |
F-Score6
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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%
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 23.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.28.
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 3.15% in the next year.