UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UNVB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
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 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.
Each year in the past 5 years UNVB has been profitable.
UNVB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
UNVB's Return On Assets of 7.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.73%, UNVB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVB has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 69.23% 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 11.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.20%) for UNVB is above the 3 year average (14.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.2% | ||
| ROE | 28.73% | ||
| ROIC | 15.2% |
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 Profit Margin of 9.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UNVB has a Operating Margin of 18.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNVB outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.05%, UNVB is doing worse than 69.23% 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 | 18.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.45% | ||
| GM | 45.05% |
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.
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 1.85 indicates that UNVB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UNVB (1.85) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNVB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.25. This is a neutral value as UNVB would need 4.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.25, UNVB is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.25, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC8.02%
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.
The Quick ratio of UNVB (0.56) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UNVB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.55%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.94% 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)-10.55%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-29.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-50.7%
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 3.96% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNVB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y1.97%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UNVB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.94.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UNVB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.81, which indicates a correct valuation of UNVB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say UNVB is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.81 |
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 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.76 |
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.
UNVB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.56
PEG (5Y)16.82
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%, UNVB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.55, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
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
75.19% 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.
DP75.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
FRA:UNVB (7/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.54
+0.76 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap128.81B
Analysts72.73
Price Target60.09 (14.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
DP75.19%
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)0.89%
PT rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.53 | ||
| P/B | 6.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY7.39%
SpS24.78
BVpS8.15
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)3.56
PEG (5Y)16.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.2% | ||
| ROE | 28.73% | ||
| ROCE | 20.51% | ||
| ROIC | 15.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 134.78% | ||
| OM | 18.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.45% | ||
| GM | 45.05% | ||
| FCFM | 12.42% |
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 Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
F-Score6
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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)-10.55%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-29.31%
EPS Next Y6.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-50.7%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y1.97%
EBIT growth 1Y12.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year18.25%
EBIT Next 3Y8.74%
EBIT Next 5Y5.41%
FCF growth 1Y-1.73%
FCF growth 3Y4.41%
FCF growth 5Y2.77%
OCF growth 1Y0.99%
OCF growth 3Y6.09%
OCF growth 5Y3.26%