UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UNVB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall UNVB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNVB against 12 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of UNVB while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
UNVB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
UNVB has a Return On Assets of 8.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
UNVB has a Return On Equity of 35.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNVB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.01%, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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 11.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.01%) for UNVB is above the 3 year average (14.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 35.84% | ||
| ROIC | 15.01% |
ROA(3y)8.83%
ROA(5y)8.68%
ROE(3y)37.12%
ROE(5y)38.11%
ROIC(3y)14.82%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
1.3 Margins
UNVB has a Profit Margin of 10.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNVB has declined.
UNVB's Operating Margin of 16.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNVB has declined.
UNVB has a worse Gross Margin (42.24%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.88% | ||
| GM | 42.24% |
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y-2.14%
PM growth 3Y-0.36%
PM growth 5Y-9.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
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.
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
UNVB has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.07, UNVB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.72. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as UNVB would need 3.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNVB (3.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31 is on the high side and indicates that UNVB has dependencies on debt financing.
UNVB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.31) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC7.91%
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.
UNVB has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: UNVB underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNVB's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UNVB have decreased strongly by -18.97% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UNVB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.98% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.96% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.97%
EPS 3Y6.47%
EPS 5Y-5.98%
EPS Q2Q%5.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.96%
Revenue growth 3Y5.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%2.26%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.23% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNVB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.56%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue Next Year1.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UNVB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.47), we can say UNVB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.62, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UNVB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.74, UNVB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UNVB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.95 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of UNVB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.13. UNVB pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNVB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.68%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.68%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
67.26% 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.
DP67.26%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%
UNILEVER PLC
FRA:UNVB (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
55.24
-0.68 (-1.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap136.62B
Analysts70.83
Price Target61.86 (11.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.68%
DP67.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.62 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.49 | ||
| P/B | 7.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.95 |
EPS(TTM)2.64
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)3.14
Fwd EY5.68%
FCF(TTM)3.11
FCFY5.62%
OCF(TTM)3.81
OCFY6.9%
SpS24.1
BVpS7.32
TBVpS-8.64
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 35.84% | ||
| ROCE | 19.19% | ||
| ROIC | 15.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 83.51% | ||
| OM | 16.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.88% | ||
| GM | 42.24% | ||
| FCFM | 12.89% |
ROA(3y)8.83%
ROA(5y)8.68%
ROE(3y)37.12%
ROE(5y)38.11%
ROIC(3y)14.82%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
ROICexc(3y)16.51%
ROICexc(5y)17.52%
ROICexgc(3y)114.52%
ROICexgc(5y)113.99%
ROCE(3y)18.94%
ROCE(5y)19.88%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.36%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.27%
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y-2.14%
PM growth 3Y-0.36%
PM growth 5Y-9.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)91.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.66%
Profit Quality(3y)100.32%
Profit Quality(5y)112.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.97%
EPS 3Y6.47%
EPS 5Y-5.98%
EPS Q2Q%5.38%
EPS Next Y11.56%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.96%
Revenue growth 3Y5.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%2.26%
Revenue Next Year1.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
EBIT growth 1Y2.56%
EBIT growth 3Y1.97%
EBIT growth 5Y0.97%
EBIT Next Year27.8%
EBIT Next 3Y11.75%
EBIT Next 5Y9.48%
FCF growth 1Y37.83%
FCF growth 3Y-1.5%
FCF growth 5Y5.83%
OCF growth 1Y29.44%
OCF growth 3Y1.34%
OCF growth 5Y5.19%