UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UL - US9047677045 - ADR
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UL. UL was compared to 36 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.31%, UL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
UL's Return On Equity of 31.22% is amongst the best of the industry. UL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
UL's Return On Invested Capital of 15.85% is amongst the best of the industry. UL outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UL is above the industry average of 11.83%.
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
UL has a better Profit Margin (9.29%) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
UL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.21%, UL belongs to the top 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
UL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UL has less shares outstanding
UL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
UL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.93 indicates that UL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.93, UL is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same 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 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.40, UL is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.29%
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.
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.
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.
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.
Measured over the past 5 years, UL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.39% 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)-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 2.90% on average per year.
UL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
EPS Next 5Y2.9%
Revenue Next Year-5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
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.
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
UL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.55.
UL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
UL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.31.
UL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UL is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
UL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UL is on the same level as its industry peers.
63.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of UL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)17.61
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.06.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, UL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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.
UL has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.41%
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.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y1.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.75%
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GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.04%
Inst Owner Change1.61%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap159.50B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target72.72 (11.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio1.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend1.53
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)6.85%
PT rev (3m)2.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.08 | ||
| P/B | 7.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.78 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY4.07%
EPS(NY)3.55
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)4.05
OCFY6.22%
SpS28.64
BVpS8.53
TBVpS-9.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)17.61
Graham Number22.55
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 | 1.93 |
F-Score6
WACC8.29%
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 5Y2.9%
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 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year14.47%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
EBIT Next 5Y6.23%
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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.51%.