UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UL - US9047677045 - ADR
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UL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. UL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
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 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UL is in line with the industry average of 12.80%.
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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UL has declined.
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.
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
UL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
UL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Altman-Z score of UL (1.84) 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (4.98) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that UL has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.40, UL is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC8.23%
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.55, UL is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
UL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.17% yearly.
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.
UL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.21% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 23.25.
UL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
UL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.36 indicates a correct valuation of UL.
UL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UL is cheaper than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. UL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UL is cheaper than 61.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UL is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20 | ||
| 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)7.39
PEG (5Y)17.04
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.
UL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.96. 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 2.38.
| 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%
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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 Cap148.76B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts74.78
Price Target68.77 (13.35%)
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 | 23.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.36 | ||
| P/S | 2.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 20 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.25 | ||
| P/B | 7.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.09 |
EPS(TTM)2.61
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)3.71
Fwd EY6.11%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY6.56%
SpS28.17
BVpS8.39
TBVpS-9.54
PEG (NY)7.39
PEG (5Y)17.04
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
WACC8.23%
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 23.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.24.
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.