UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UL - US9047677045 - ADR
64.42 USD
+0.22 (+0.34%)
64.31 USD
-0.11 (-0.17%)
Taking everything into account, UL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UL was compared to 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While UL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
In the past 5 years UL has always been profitable.
UL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.31%, UL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UL (31.22%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UL (15.85%) is better than 86.11% of its industry peers.
UL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.38%. This is above the industry average of 11.83%.
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's Profit Margin of 9.29% is amongst the best of the industry. UL outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
UL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.21%, UL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.89% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UL is creating value.
UL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
UL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UL has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that UL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UL (1.91) 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.
UL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.98. This is in the better half of the industry: UL outperforms 77.78% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UL (1.40) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.28%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UL's Current ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UL is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of UL (0.55) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UL have decreased strongly by -15.01% in the last year.
UL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.39% yearly.
UL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.87%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.01%
EPS 3Y-0.38%
EPS 5Y1.39%
EPS Q2Q%-3.61%
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, UL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.75% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
EPS Next 5Y3.75%
Revenue Next Year-5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.18%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UL.
UL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. UL is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UL is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say UL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of UL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)17.51
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%, UL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
UL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.04. UL pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
UL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UL decreases each year by -0.41%.
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)-0.41%
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.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap157.95B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts76.15
Price Target72.72 (12.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio1.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.41%
DP79.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)5.45%
PT rev (3m)4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)8.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 16 | ||
| P/B | 7.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.64
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)3.53
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY4.76%
OCF(TTM)4.03
OCFY6.25%
SpS28.5
BVpS8.49
TBVpS-9.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)17.51
Graham Number22.45
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 | 1.91 |
F-Score6
WACC8.28%
ROIC/WACC1.91
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)-15.01%
EPS 3Y-0.38%
EPS 5Y1.39%
EPS Q2Q%-3.61%
EPS Next Y-0.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
EPS Next 5Y3.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.18%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year14.47%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
EBIT Next 5Y4.87%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR?
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 expected EPS growth for UL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) is expected to decline by -0.72% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) stock?
The dividend rating of UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.51%.