UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UL - US9047677045 - ADR
64.04 USD
+8.74 (+15.8%)
64.04 USD
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Overall UL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated UL against 36 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 it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UL had positive earnings in the past year.
UL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years UL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years UL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
UL has a Return On Assets of 7.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: UL outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 31.22%, UL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.85%, UL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.11% 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 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'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.
UL has a better Operating Margin (18.21%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UL has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.79%, UL is not doing good in the industry: 69.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UL has less shares outstanding
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
UL has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that UL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of UL (1.72) 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.
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: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.28%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: UL underperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UL has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 80.56% 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.
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
UL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.35% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.55%
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue Next Year-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.35, UL is valued on the expensive side.
63.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say UL is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UL.
UL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UL is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.52, UL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UL is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UL is valued a bit cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of UL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.54
PEG (5Y)17.85
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%.
UL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.10. UL pays more dividend than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
UL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UL has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
UL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
The dividend of UL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
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Chartmill FA Rating
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 Cap157.02B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target68.97 (7.7%)
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.04
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)0.28%
PT rev (3m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.27 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.96 | ||
| P/B | 7.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.63
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)3.71
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY4.78%
OCF(TTM)4.01
OCFY6.27%
SpS28.41
BVpS8.46
TBVpS-9.62
PEG (NY)9.54
PEG (5Y)17.85
Graham Number22.37
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 | 1.72 |
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)-14.83%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-3.4%
EPS Next Y2.55%
EPS Next 2Y3.64%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year16.84%
EBIT Next 3Y8.04%
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 5 / 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 24.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.57.
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 2.55% in the next year.