Unilever PLC (UL) Fundamental Analysis
Unilever PLC is assessed below across growth, profitability, cash generation and balance-sheet strength, sourced directly from its SEC filings. It is solidly profitable, with a latest net margin of 19%. Cash generation is healthy, funding the business from its own operations. On the latest filing several indicators are flashing caution.
Beat Index assesses Unilever PLC across sixteen analysis tabs, spanning revenue and income, margins, cash flow, returns, liquidity and leverage, working capital, intrinsic value, commitments, insider activity, risk, and its latest 20-F reads strongest on profit margins and cash generation while flagging revenue growth and balance-sheet strength for closer review. Every figure is taken as-reported from SEC EDGAR filings, with no vendor adjustments.
At a glance
- PositiveProfitability: Net margin 19%
- WatchNothing flagged to watch next quarter.
- ConcernGrowth: Revenue down -4% YoY
Trend matrix, last 4 quarters
| Dimension | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Revenue down -4% YoY | Revenue +2% YoY | Revenue down -14% YoY | Revenue up 15% YoY |
| Profitability | Net margin 19% | Net margin 11% | Net margin 13% | Net margin 13% |
| Cash Generation | FCF margin 14% | FCF margin 15% | FCF margin 15% | FCF margin 10% |
| Balance Sheet | Current ratio 0.8x (tight liquidity) | Current ratio 0.8x (tight liquidity) | Current ratio 0.8x (tight liquidity) | Current ratio 0.8x (tight liquidity) |
Quarterly financials
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | €50.50B | €52.48B | €51.68B | €60.07B | €52.44B |
| Cash & equivalents | €3.94B | €6.14B | €4.16B | €4.33B | €3.42B |
| Net income | €9.47B | €5.74B | €6.49B | €7.64B | €6.05B |
| Operating cash flow | €8.35B | €9.52B | €9.43B | €7.28B | €7.97B |
| Free cash flow | €6.93B | €7.78B | €7.92B | €5.83B | €6.86B |
Figures in EUR, as reported to the SEC. Longer history is available in the full analysis.
What's inside the full dashboard
Sixteen analysis tabs, all sourced from SEC filings, no estimates.
- Cash Flow: Free cash flow generation and operating cash flow trends.
- Intrinsic Value: Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation and enterprise multiples.
- Liquidity & Leverage: Balance-sheet strength: assets, liabilities, debt and liquidity ratios.
- Margins: Gross, operating, and net profit margin analysis.
- Returns: Return on equity, return on assets, and return on invested capital.
- Revenue & Income: Revenue growth, composition, and year-over-year income trends.
- Working Capital: Working-capital efficiency, cash conversion and asset-turnover metrics.
- Risk: Debt levels, liquidity ratios, and financial risk indicators.
- Insider: Insider stock transactions and executive activity.
- Commitments: Operating leases, purchase commitments, and future obligations.
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