UNILEVER PLC (UNVB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UNVB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00B10RZP78 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to UNVB. UNVB was compared to 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While UNVB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
UNVB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years UNVB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UNVB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
UNVB has a better Return On Assets (7.20%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
UNVB has a better Return On Equity (28.73%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
UNVB's Return On Invested Capital of 15.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNVB outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNVB is above the industry average of 11.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.20%) for UNVB is above the 3 year average (14.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.45%, UNVB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% 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 18.40%, UNVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% 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.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.05%, UNVB is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UNVB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNVB has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UNVB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
UNVB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that UNVB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UNVB has a worse Altman-Z score (1.84) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
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 (4.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that UNVB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UNVB (1.25) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC8.01%
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 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that UNVB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.56, UNVB is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
UNVB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.17% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, UNVB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.97% on average per year.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.79, UNVB is valued on the expensive side.
UNVB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UNVB is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.45), we can say UNVB is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.69, the valuation of UNVB can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNVB to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say UNVB is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UNVB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UNVB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UNVB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)16.7
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%.
UNVB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.60. UNVB pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, UNVB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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
75.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNVB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
UNVB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP75.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.39%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
FRA:UNVB (7/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
52.18
+0.42 (+0.81%)
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 Cap127.93B
Analysts72.73
Price Target60.09 (15.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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)0.89%
PT rev (3m)-3.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.44 | ||
| P/B | 6.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.69 |
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY5.9%
OCF(TTM)3.88
OCFY7.44%
SpS24.78
BVpS8.15
TBVpS-8.53
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)16.7
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 | 1.84 |
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%