UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS)
GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
UNA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. UNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UNA was profitable.
In the past year UNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years UNA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UNA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.62%, UNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA's Return On Equity of 35.84% is amongst the best of the industry. UNA outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UNA (15.01%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
UNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.82%. This is above the industry average of 11.05%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.01%) for UNA is above the 3 year average (14.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 35.84% | ||
| ROIC | 15.01% |
ROA(3y)8.83%
ROA(5y)8.68%
ROE(3y)37.12%
ROE(5y)38.11%
ROIC(3y)14.82%
ROIC(5y)15.55%
1.3 Margins
UNA has a better Profit Margin (10.88%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
UNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UNA's Operating Margin of 16.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
UNA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UNA's Gross Margin of 42.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNA is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
UNA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.88% | ||
| GM | 42.24% |
OM growth 3Y-3.37%
OM growth 5Y-2.14%
PM growth 3Y-0.36%
PM growth 5Y-9.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UNA is creating value.
UNA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UNA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UNA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that UNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of UNA (1.67) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNA is 3.86, which is a good value as it means it would take UNA, 3.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNA (3.86) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
UNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.36. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UNA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNA is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
UNA has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UNA (0.76) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
UNA has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.54, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UNA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.26%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.98% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, UNA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.78% in the last year.
UNA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.26%
EPS 3Y6.47%
EPS 5Y-5.98%
EPS growth Q2Q-37.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y5.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Revenue growth Q2Q-4.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.82% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.32%
EPS Next 2Y5.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.86%
EPS Next 5Y5.82%
Revenue Next Year1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.41%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.56, the valuation of UNA can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: UNA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UNA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
UNA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.37.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.67.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNA is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of UNA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.94%, UNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
UNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.13. UNA pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.68%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.68%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
67.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP67.26%
EPS Next 2Y5.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.86%
UNILEVER PLC
AMS:UNA (4/24/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
44.96
-0.02 (-0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
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Market Cap112.64B
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| Dividend Yield | 3.94% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 | ||
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PEG (NY)4.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 35.84% | ||
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| OM | 16.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.88% | ||
| GM | 42.24% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.26%
EPS 3Y6.47%
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EPS Next Y4.32%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y5.52%
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