UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UL - US9047677045 - ADR
61.47 USD
+0.56 (+0.92%)
61.48 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UL. UL was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. UL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UL was profitable.
In the past year UL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years UL has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UL has a better Return On Assets (7.31%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
UL has a better Return On Equity (31.22%) than 97.06% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.85%, UL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
UL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.80%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.85%) for UL 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.29%, UL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
UL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UL's Operating Margin of 18.21% is amongst the best of the industry. UL outperforms 91.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UL has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of UL (45.79%) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
UL'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 UL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UL has less shares outstanding
UL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that UL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UL (1.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UL is 4.98, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UL, 4.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UL (4.98) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
UL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.40, UL is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC8.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.76, UL is doing worse than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UL's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UL is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.83%.
Measured over the past 5 years, UL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.36% on average per year.
UL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.87%.
Measured over the past years, UL 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
UL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.35% yearly.
UL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.40% 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 5Y2.4%
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 23.55, UL is valued on the expensive side.
UL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say UL is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.72, which indicates a correct valuation of UL.
UL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.73. UL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as UL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UL is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.3 |
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 UL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.01
PEG (5Y)17.26
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.27. UL pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
UL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UL has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
UL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of UL decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
UL pays out 79.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
UL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
61.47
+0.56 (+0.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.24%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap150.72B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target68.47 (11.39%)
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio1.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
Yearly Dividend2.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
DP79.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)-1.65%
PT rev (3m)0.24%
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 | 23.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.72 | ||
| P/S | 2.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.44 | ||
| P/B | 7.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.3 |
EPS(TTM)2.61
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)3.68
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY4.94%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY6.48%
SpS28.18
BVpS8.39
TBVpS-9.55
PEG (NY)9.01
PEG (5Y)17.26
Graham Number22.2
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 | 1.86 |
F-Score6
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC1.92
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-SPONSORED ADR / UL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UL.
What is the valuation status of UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR?
UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for UL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) is 23.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.33.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) is expected to grow by 2.61% in the next year.