UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UL - US9047677045 - ADR
60.19 USD
-0.68 (-1.12%)
60.48 USD
+0.29 (+0.48%)
Taking everything into account, UL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UL was compared to 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UL scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. UL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UL had a positive cash flow from operations.
UL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
UL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
UL has a better Return On Assets (7.31%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 31.22%, UL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
UL's Return On Invested Capital of 15.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UL outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UL is in line with the industry average of 12.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.38%) for UL 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
UL has a Profit Margin of 9.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: UL outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
UL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UL has a better Operating Margin (18.21%) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
UL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UL has a Gross Margin of 45.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UL underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UL 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
UL 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 UL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for UL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that UL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UL has a Altman-Z score (1.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.98. This is a neutral value as UL would need 4.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.98. This is in the better half of the industry: UL outperforms 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.
UL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.40) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
UL has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.76, UL is not doing good in the industry: 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UL has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UL has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: UL underperforms 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.36% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, UL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.09% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.09%
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
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.
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
UL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.06.
UL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.24, UL is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.55.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UL is valued a bit cheaper than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.33
PEG (5Y)16.91
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.96, UL pays a better dividend. On top of this UL pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies listed 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 | 3.37% |
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.
UL has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
79.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UL. 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 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
60.19
-0.68 (-1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.04%
Inst Owner Change-1.29%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap147.58B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts74.78
Price Target68.77 (14.25%)
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio1.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
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)-3.2%
PT rev (3m)0.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.24 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.13 | ||
| P/B | 7.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.09 |
EPS(TTM)2.61
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)3.71
Fwd EY6.16%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY6.61%
SpS28.17
BVpS8.39
TBVpS-9.54
PEG (NY)7.33
PEG (5Y)16.91
Graham Number22.19
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 | 1.84 |
F-Score6
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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 Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
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 5Y6.14%
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 23.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.18.
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 3.15% in the next year.