UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UNVB - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
51.7 EUR
-0.62 (-1.19%)
Overall UNVB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNVB against 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
UNVB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UNVB had a positive cash flow from operations.
UNVB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
UNVB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.31%, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UNVB (31.22%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
UNVB has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNVB is above the industry average of 11.66%.
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
The Profit Margin of UNVB (9.29%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UNVB's Operating Margin of 18.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UNVB's Gross Margin of 45.79% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 73.33% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNVB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNVB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UNVB has less shares outstanding
UNVB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.83 indicates that UNVB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.83, UNVB is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNVB (4.98) is better than 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.
UNVB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNVB underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.08%
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.
The Current ratio of UNVB (0.76) is worse than 86.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, UNVB is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the past year.
UNVB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.17% yearly.
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
UNVB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.35% yearly.
UNVB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.21% yearly.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.08 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNVB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNVB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.98. UNVB is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.40, the valuation of UNVB can be described as correct.
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 35.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UNVB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of UNVB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.83
PEG (5Y)16.92
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.02.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
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.
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 (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
51.7
-0.62 (-1.19%)
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 Cap126.76B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target58.69 (13.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
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)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.4 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.02 | ||
| P/B | 7.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.66%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)8.83
PEG (5Y)16.92
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 | 1.83 |
F-Score6
WACC8.08%
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 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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for UNVB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) is 23.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.12.
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.