UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UNVB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
UNVB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UNVB scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. UNVB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UNVB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UNVB had a positive cash flow from operations.
UNVB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years UNVB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
UNVB's Return On Assets of 7.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.73%, UNVB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.20%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNVB is above the industry average of 11.95%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.38%) for UNVB is below the current ROIC(15.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
UNVB has a better Profit Margin (9.45%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of UNVB (18.40%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNVB has remained more or less at the same level.
UNVB's Gross Margin of 45.05% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 69.23% 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 | 18.4% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UNVB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for UNVB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
UNVB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNVB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.81 indicates that UNVB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.81, UNVB is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNVB is 4.25, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNVB, 4.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UNVB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UNVB outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
UNVB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UNVB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNVB underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.76, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UNVB has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of UNVB (0.56) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UNVB have decreased strongly by -10.55% in the last year.
UNVB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.36% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.94% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, UNVB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.17% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, UNVB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.96% on average per year.
UNVB 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.75 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNVB.
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNVB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.82), we can say UNVB is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.67, UNVB is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNVB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNVB is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UNVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.21.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UNVB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UNVB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNVB is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.48 |
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 UNVB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)16.68
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%, UNVB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.58.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
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 75.19% 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.
DP75.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
FRA:UNVB (8/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.1
+1 (+1.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap127.74B
Analysts72.73
Price Target58.52 (12.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
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)-2.61%
PT rev (3m)-1.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.42 | ||
| P/B | 6.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.48 |
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY6%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY5.91%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY7.45%
SpS24.78
BVpS8.15
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)16.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.81 |
F-Score6
WACC7.95%
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)-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%