UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:UNA - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
52.72 EUR
-0.16 (-0.3%)
Taking everything into account, UNA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UNA was compared to 14 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. UNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UNA had positive earnings in the past year.
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
UNA's Return On Assets of 7.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
UNA has a better Return On Equity (31.22%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
UNA has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: UNA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNA is above the industry average of 12.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.38%) for UNA 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.29%, UNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNA has declined.
UNA's Operating Margin of 18.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNA has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.79%, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UNA'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
UNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for UNA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UNA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UNA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that UNA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UNA (1.86) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNA is 4.98, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNA, 4.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UNA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.98) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
UNA 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, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNA has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is amonst the worse of the industry: UNA underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNA has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNA underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UNA 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, UNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.36% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.87% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, UNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.17% on average per year.
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 5.35% on average over the next years.
UNA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue Next Year-3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
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.
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
UNA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.54.
UNA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
UNA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.72, UNA is valued correctly.
UNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNA is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
UNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
UNA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNA is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UNA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9
PEG (5Y)17.25
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
UNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.84.
UNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNA has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
UNA pays out 79.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
AMS:UNA (11/10/2025, 5:35:33 PM)
52.72
-0.16 (-0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap129.26B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target58.9 (11.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
DP79.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-1.11%
PT rev (3m)0.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.72 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.31 | ||
| P/B | 7.26 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.24 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY4.98%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.53%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)9
PEG (5Y)17.25
Graham Number19.13
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 | 1.86 |
F-Score6
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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 Y2.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y0.67%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year17.82%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
EBIT Next 5Y6.38%
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 / UNA.AS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UNA.AS.
What is the valuation status of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of UNA stock?
UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of UNILEVER PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) is 23.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.26.
Can you provide the financial health for UNA stock?
The financial health rating of UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) is 3 / 10.