Unilever (UL)
Market Price (9/15/2025): $62.81 | Market Cap: $176.7 BilSector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Household Products
Unilever (UL)
Market Price (9/15/2025): $62.81Market Cap: $176.7 BilSector: Consumer StaplesIndustry: Household Products
Investment Highlights
Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -3.3%, Dist 3Y High is -3.3% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 32x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 42x |
Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, CFO LTM is 5.5 Bil, FCF LTM is 5.5 Bil | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -11% | |
Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 19% |
Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11% |
Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, CFO LTM is 5.5 Bil, FCF LTM is 5.5 Bil |
Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 19% |
Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -3.3%, Dist 3Y High is -3.3% |
Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -11% |
Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 32x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 42x |
Market Valuation
9/15/25 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Share Price CYE | $62.81 | $55.29 | $45.73 | $45.80 | $47.13 |
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil) | 176.7 | 155.5 | 128.6 | 128.8 | 132.6 |
Total Debt ($ Bil) | 9.1 | 30.7 | 28.6 | 28.4 | 29.7 |
Total Cash ($ Bil) | 2.0 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Enterprise Value ($ Bil) | 183.8 | 186.2 | 157.2 | 157.2 | 162.3 |
Valuation Ratios | |||||
P/S TTM | 4.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
P/EBIT TTM | 26.7 | 14.2 | 11.7 | 11.5 | 15.4 |
P/E TTM | 41.6 | 24.6 | 18.8 | 16.8 | 23.1 |
Sector Ratios | |||||
P/S TTM (Sector) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
P/EBIT TTM (Sector) | 8.5 | 8.9 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 11.6 |
P/E TTM (Sector) | 12.7 | 12.1 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 16.2 |
9/15/25 | 2024 | 2023 | |
---|---|---|---|
Share Price CYE | $62.81 | $55.29 | $45.73 |
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil) | 176.7 | 155.5 | 128.6 |
Total Debt ($ Bil) | 9.1 | 30.7 | 28.6 |
Total Cash ($ Bil) | 2.0 | 7.6 | 6.1 |
Enterprise Value ($ Bil) | 183.8 | 186.2 | 157.2 |
Valuation Ratios | |||
P/S TTM | 4.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
P/EBIT TTM | 26.7 | 14.2 | 11.7 |
P/E TTM | 41.6 | 24.6 | 18.8 |
Sector Ratios | |||
P/S TTM (Sector) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
P/EBIT TTM (Sector) | 8.5 | 8.9 | 10.0 |
P/E TTM (Sector) | 12.7 | 12.1 | 14.0 |
Business Description
Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company. It operates through Beauty & Personal Care, Foods & Refreshment, and Home Care segments. The Beauty & Personal Care segment provides skin care and hair care products, deodorants, and skin cleansing products.
Show more
Price Returns Compared
Expand for Detailed View2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Returns | |||||||
UL Return | 9% | -8% | -3% | -0% | 21% | 14% | 34% |
Peers Return | 17% | 12% | -14% | -3% | 15% | -12% | 10% |
S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 12% | 104% |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PG, NWL, CL, KMB, CHD. See UL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] 2025 data is for the year up to 9/12/2025 (YTD)
Latest Trefis Analyses
Title | Topic | Date | |
---|---|---|---|
DASHBOARDS | |||
Now Is Not The Time To Buy Unilever Stock | Buy or Fear | ||
Unilever (UL) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
Unilever (UL) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
Unilever (UL) Operating Income Comparison | Financials | ||
Unilever (UL) Revenue Comparison | Financials | ||
Unilever (UL) Stock Has 52% Chance Of Rise In The Next One Month | Chance of Rise | ||
Unilever (UL) Stock Has 61% Chance Of Rise In The Next One Month | Return | ||
Dates Cached For UL | |||
Unilever Stock Return Comparison | Return | ||
Unilever To S&P 500 Ratio | Ratios | ||
ARTICLES | |||
Pick P&G Stock Over Unilever? | November 27th, 2024 | ||
What’s Driving Unilever Stock Higher? | September 19th, 2024 | ||
Which Is A Better Pick – Unilever Or Nike Stock? | June 13th, 2024 | ||
Should You Pick Unilever Stock At $50? | November 29th, 2023 | ||
Does Unilever Stock Have More Room For Growth? | March 30th, 2023 |
Research & Analysis
Invest in Strategies
Wealth Management
Peer Comparisons for Unilever
Financials
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
Mkt Price | 88.11 |
Mkt Cap | 55.0 |
Rev LTM | 19,441 |
Op Inc LTM | 3,753 |
FCF LTM | 2,736 |
FCF 3Y Avg | 2,742 |
CFO LTM | 3,396 |
CFO 3Y Avg | 3,440 |
Growth & Margins
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
Rev Chg LTM | 0.2% |
Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 2.5% |
Rev Chg Q | 0.4% |
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.1% |
Op Mgn LTM | 17.3% |
Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 16.8% |
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.0% |
CFO/Rev LTM | 16.4% |
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 17.2% |
FCF/Rev LTM | 13.9% |
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.6% |
Valuation
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
Mkt Cap | 55.0 |
P/S | 3.6 |
P/EBIT | 22.2 |
P/E | 23.2 |
P/CFO | 19.0 |
Total Yield | 4.0% |
Dividend Yield | 2.0% |
FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.1% |
D/E | 0.1 |
Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
Median | |
---|---|
Name | |
1M Rtn | 1.4% |
3M Rtn | -1.0% |
6M Rtn | -6.4% |
12M Rtn | -8.5% |
3Y Rtn | 21.4% |
1M Excs Rtn | -1.9% |
3M Excs Rtn | -11.9% |
6M Excs Rtn | -26.1% |
12M Excs Rtn | -30.0% |
3Y Excs Rtn | -49.5% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
$ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Personal Care | 13,829 | 13,636 | 11,763 | ||
Nutrition | 13,204 | 13,898 | 13,104 | ||
Beauty & Wellbeing | 12,466 | 12,250 | 10,138 | ||
Home Care | 12,181 | 12,401 | 10,572 | 10,460 | 10,825 |
Ice Cream | 7,924 | 7,888 | 6,867 | ||
Beauty & Personal Care | 21,124 | 21,868 | |||
Foods & Refreshment | 19,140 | 19,287 | |||
Total | 59,604 | 60,073 | 52,444 | 50,724 | 51,980 |
$ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Personal Care | 2,957 | 2,264 | 2,336 | ||
Nutrition | 2,413 | 4,497 | 2,104 | ||
Beauty & Wellbeing | 2,209 | 2,154 | 2,135 | ||
Home Care | 1,419 | 1,064 | 1,294 | 1,294 | 1,377 |
Ice Cream | 760 | 776 | 833 | ||
Beauty & Personal Care | 4,311 | 4,520 | |||
Foods & Refreshment | 2,749 | 2,811 | |||
Total | 9,758 | 10,755 | 8,702 | 8,354 | 8,708 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for MoreReport Date | Filing |
---|---|
12312023 | 20-F 12/31/2023 |
6302023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
12312022 | 20-F 12/31/2022 |
6302021 | 6-K 6/30/2021 |
12312020 | 20-F 12/31/2020 |
6302020 | 6-K 6/30/2020 |
12312018 | 20-F 12/31/2018 |
6302018 | 6-K 6/30/2018 |
12312017 | 20-F 12/31/2017 |
6302017 | 6-K 6/30/2017 |
12312016 | 20-F 12/31/2016 |
6302012 | 6-K 6/30/2012 |
6302011 | 6-K 6/30/2011 |
9302010 | 6-K 9/30/2010 |
6302010 | 6-K 6/30/2010 |
3312010 | 6-K 3/31/2010 |
External Quote Links
Y Finance | Barrons |
TradingView | Morningstar |
SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
Motley Fool | Robinhood |
CNBC | Etrade |
MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
FinViz |