UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UNVB - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
53.66 EUR
-0.06 (-0.11%)
Overall UNVB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNVB against 12 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNVB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. UNVB 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 UNVB was profitable.
In the past year UNVB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years UNVB has always been profitable.
UNVB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.31%, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 31.22%, UNVB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of UNVB (15.85%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNVB is in line with the industry average of 13.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.38%) for UNVB 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%, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNVB has declined.
The Operating Margin of UNVB (18.21%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNVB has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of UNVB (45.79%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNVB 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNVB is creating value.
UNVB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
UNVB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UNVB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that UNVB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNVB's Altman-Z score of 1.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNVB is 4.98, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNVB, 4.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UNVB has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
UNVB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UNVB (1.40) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
UNVB has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that UNVB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UNVB (0.76) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNVB's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 66.67% 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 UNVB have decreased strongly by -14.83% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, UNVB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.36% on average per year.
UNVB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.87%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.17% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, UNVB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.09% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.09%
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.96, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UNVB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, UNVB is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.87, which indicates a correct valuation of UNVB.
UNVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNVB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNVB is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNVB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UNVB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
UNVB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.61
PEG (5Y)17.56
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.63, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNVB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
UNVB pays out 79.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNVB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP79.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
FRA:UNVB (10/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.66
-0.06 (-0.11%)
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 Cap131.57B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts74.78
Price Target59.65 (11.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
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)-0.84%
PT rev (3m)1.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.58 | ||
| P/B | 7.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)3.18
Fwd EY5.93%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.42%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)7.61
PEG (5Y)17.56
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 | 1.87 |
F-Score6
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC1.95
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 Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y4.08%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y5.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 3Y0.78%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year17.82%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
EBIT Next 5Y6.14%
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 / UNVB.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UNVB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UNVB.DE.
What is the valuation status of UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNILEVER PLC?
UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for UNVB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) is 23.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.39.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UNVB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) is expected to grow by 3.15% in the next year.