UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UNVB - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock
51.7 EUR
-0.62 (-1.19%)
UNVB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While UNVB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
UNVB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years UNVB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UNVB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.31%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UNVB (31.22%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Return On Invested Capital of 15.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNVB is above the industry average of 11.66%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.29%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.21%, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 73.33% of its industry peers.
UNVB'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNVB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNVB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UNVB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UNVB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.83 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 1.83, UNVB is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.98, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that UNVB has dependencies on debt financing.
UNVB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.76, UNVB is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UNVB 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, 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
UNVB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.35% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.21% on average over the next years.
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 5Y2.21%
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 23.08 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNVB.
UNVB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNVB is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say UNVB is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.40, which indicates a correct valuation of UNVB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as UNVB.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.79, UNVB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNVB is on the same level as its industry peers.
73.33% 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 | 19.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
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)8.83
PEG (5Y)16.92
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%, UNVB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.02.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
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 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
FRA:UNVB (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
51.7
-0.62 (-1.19%)
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 Cap126.76B
Revenue(TTM)59.77B
Net Income(TTM)5.55B
Analysts75
Price Target58.69 (13.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
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)-1.62%
PT rev (3m)-0.27%
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 | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.4 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.02 | ||
| P/B | 7.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)3.44
OCFY6.66%
SpS24.38
BVpS7.26
TBVpS-8.26
PEG (NY)8.83
PEG (5Y)16.92
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 | 1.83 |
F-Score6
WACC8.08%
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 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y0.57%
EBIT growth 3Y5.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.36%
EBIT Next Year17.82%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
EBIT Next 5Y6.23%
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 4 / 10 to UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNILEVER PLC?
UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for UNVB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) is 23.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.12.
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 2.61% in the next year.