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UNILEVER PLC (UNA.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:UNA - Euronext Amsterdam - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

52.38  +0.52 (+1%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall UNA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNA against 12 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While UNA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
In the past 5 years UNA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UNA had a positive operating cash flow.
UNA.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNA.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

UNA has a Return On Assets (7.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 28.73%, UNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.20%, UNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNA is above the industry average of 11.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.20%) for UNA is above the 3 year average (14.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.2%
ROE 28.73%
ROIC 15.2%
ROA(3y)8.55%
ROA(5y)8.39%
ROE(3y)34.92%
ROE(5y)35.33%
ROIC(3y)14.38%
ROIC(5y)14.42%
UNA.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNA.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

UNA has a Profit Margin (9.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UNA has a Operating Margin (18.40%) which is in line with 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 45.05%, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.4%
PM (TTM) 9.45%
GM 45.05%
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%
UNA.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNA.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UNA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
UNA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
UNA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingUNA.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
UNA.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNA.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.83 indicates that UNA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNA has a Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UNA outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNA is 4.25, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNA, 4.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UNA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UNA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
UNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UNA (1.25) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 4.25
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC8.01%
UNA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNA.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that UNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.56, UNA is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.56
UNA.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNA.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for UNA have decreased strongly by -10.55% in the last year.
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 been growing slightly by 1.94% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.55%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-29.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-50.7%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.96% 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 1.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y1.97%

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.
UNA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNA.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B
UNA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNA.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.87, 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 somewhat cheap valuation: UNA is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. UNA is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.76, the valuation of UNA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.19), we can say UNA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.87
Fwd PE 16.76
UNA.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNA.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

UNA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNA is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.01
EV/EBITDA 11.63
UNA.AS Per share dataUNA.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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)3.55
PEG (5Y)16.77
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.29, UNA pays a better dividend. On top of this UNA pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, UNA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%

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
UNA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareUNA.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

75.19% 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.
DP75.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
UNA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUNA.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B
UNA.AS Dividend Payout.UNA.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UNA.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNILEVER PLC

AMS:UNA (7/14/2025, 5:35:15 PM)

52.38

+0.52 (+1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31
Inst Owners52.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap128.42B
Analysts72.73
Price Target60.27 (15.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
DP75.19%
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)1.3%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.87
Fwd PE 16.76
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 17.01
P/OCF 13.49
P/B 6.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.63
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY5.97%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY7.41%
SpS24.78
BVpS8.15
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)16.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.2%
ROE 28.73%
ROCE 20.51%
ROIC 15.2%
ROICexc 17.61%
ROICexgc 134.78%
OM 18.4%
PM (TTM) 9.45%
GM 45.05%
FCFM 12.42%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.03%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 4.25
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 112.18%
Cap/Sales 3.24%
Interest Coverage 10.3
Cash Conversion 73.59%
Profit Quality 131.41%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.56
Altman-Z 1.83
F-Score6
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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)-10.55%
EPS 3Y-0.43%
EPS 5Y1.36%
EPS Q2Q%-29.31%
EPS Next Y6.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-50.7%
Revenue Next Year-0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y1.97%
EBIT growth 1Y12.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year18.25%
EBIT Next 3Y8.74%
EBIT Next 5Y5.41%
FCF growth 1Y-1.73%
FCF growth 3Y4.41%
FCF growth 5Y2.77%
OCF growth 1Y0.99%
OCF growth 3Y6.09%
OCF growth 5Y3.26%