UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UNVB - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
52.84 EUR
+0.2 (+0.38%)
UNVB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNVB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are 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.
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's Return On Assets of 7.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of UNVB (31.22%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
UNVB has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.85%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
UNVB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.38%. This is above the industry average of 12.16%.
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
UNVB's Profit Margin of 9.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNVB has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 18.21%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNVB has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.79%, UNVB is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for UNVB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
UNVB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
UNVB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UNVB has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. 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 worse Altman-Z score (1.85) than 71.43% 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 64.29% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 71.43% 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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.76, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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: 71.43% 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.
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.
UNVB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.87%.
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 5.35% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNVB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.40% on average per year.
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 5Y2.4%
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 23.59 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNVB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say UNVB is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.76 indicates a correct valuation of UNVB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNVB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNVB is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. UNVB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UNVB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. UNVB is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
71.43% 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 | 20.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.2 |
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)9.02
PEG (5Y)17.29
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.84.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
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 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
FRA:UNVB (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.84
+0.2 (+0.38%)
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 Cap129.56B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target58.72 (11.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
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)-1.57%
PT rev (3m)0.34%
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 | 23.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.76 | ||
| P/S | 2.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/B | 7.28 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY5.97%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.52%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)9.02
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 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 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year17.82%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
EBIT Next 5Y6.38%
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 23.59 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 2.61% in the next year.