Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 21.2x · EV/EBITDA 12.6x · ROE 47.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $135.9B | $143.6B | $142.2B | $122.8B | $128.9B | $140.4B | $158.7B | $150.2B | $140.8B | $155.7B | $116.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $165.2B | $169.2B | $166.7B | $147.2B | $153.0B | $166.6B | $180.0B | $174.2B | $162.5B | $176.8B | $129.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.20 | 25.25 | 24.76 | 18.94 | 16.84 | 23.19 | 28.47 | 26.71 | 15.01 | 25.86 | 22.36 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.35 | 2.84 | 2.34 | 2.06 | 2.15 | 2.68 | 3.13 | 2.89 | 2.76 | 2.90 | 2.20 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.86 | 8.17 | 6.30 | 5.91 | 5.94 | 7.11 | 8.99 | 10.81 | 11.45 | 10.82 | 6.84 |
| P/FCF | 17.15 | 20.71 | 18.27 | 15.49 | 22.12 | 20.45 | 19.37 | 22.11 | 23.51 | 24.45 | 22.15 |
| P/OCF | 14.24 | 17.19 | 14.93 | 13.02 | 17.70 | 17.61 | 17.52 | 18.52 | 19.24 | 19.76 | 16.48 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.35 | 2.74 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 3.18 | 3.55 | 3.35 | 3.19 | 3.29 | 2.45 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.64 | 14.80 | 14.94 | 13.70 | 12.94 | 15.95 | 17.44 | 16.33 | 11.09 | 16.85 | 13.96 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.27 | 16.58 | 14.82 | 14.55 | 16.08 | 17.29 | 19.23 | 17.57 | 17.41 | 18.80 | 16.79 |
| EV / FCF | — | 24.41 | 21.42 | 18.58 | 26.26 | 24.28 | 21.96 | 25.65 | 27.13 | 27.76 | 24.67 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.9% | 46.9% | 100.0% | 42.2% | 40.2% | 42.3% | 43.5% | 44.0% | 43.7% | 43.2% | 42.7% |
| Operating Margin | 20.1% | 20.1% | 15.5% | 16.4% | 17.9% | 16.6% | 16.4% | 16.8% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 14.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.7% | 18.7% | 9.5% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 18.4% | 11.2% | 9.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 47.2% | 47.2% | 26.5% | 30.6% | 36.9% | 32.3% | 35.4% | 43.0% | 70.2% | 38.4% | 31.4% |
| ROA | 12.6% | 12.6% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 15.6% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| ROIC | 16.8% | 16.8% | 15.3% | 16.1% | 17.6% | 15.4% | 16.2% | 18.2% | 27.3% | 20.5% | 20.2% |
| ROCE | 19.6% | 19.6% | 17.7% | 18.7% | 20.9% | 17.9% | 18.3% | 20.9% | 32.9% | 24.5% | 22.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.31 | 1.50 | 1.52 | 2.03 | 2.02 | 1.70 | 0.98 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.41 | 2.84 | 2.59 | 2.65 | 1.70 | 2.33 | 1.79 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.46 | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.33 | 1.20 | 1.73 | 1.76 | 1.47 | 0.78 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.20 | 2.27 | 2.04 | 2.51 | 2.06 | 2.26 | 1.48 | 2.01 | 1.43 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.70 | 3.15 | 3.08 | 4.14 | 3.83 | 2.59 | 3.54 | 3.62 | 3.31 | 2.52 |
| Interest Coverage | 10.38 | 10.38 | 10.06 | 9.41 | 12.06 | 19.35 | 13.31 | 13.00 | 12.76 | 16.64 | 13.57 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.73 | 0.68 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.47 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.77 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.89 | 0.93 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.63 | 6.63 | — | 6.73 | 6.05 | 6.46 | 6.43 | 6.99 | 6.67 | 7.69 | 7.07 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 55.45 | 30.74 | 30.24 | 27.61 | 31.11 | 24.70 | 47.01 | 49.79 | 35.46 | 36.77 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 45.2% | 45.2% | 75.2% | 67.3% | 56.6% | 74.1% | 76.7% | 74.8% | 43.4% | 65.0% | 69.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| FCF Yield | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.5% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $2.2B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | $2.6B | $2.6B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $2.8B | $2.9B |
Structural portfolio divestment volatility
According to current market data, Unilever trades at a forward P/E of 19.16, which sits at a notable discount to peers like Procter & Gamble, suggesting that investors remain skeptical of the company's ability to successfully execute its portfolio simplification and margin expansion strategy.
The current P/E multiple appears to bake in a significant conglomerate discount, reflecting historical execution risks and the ongoing volatility associated with its emerging market exposure. While the 3.7% dividend yield provides a defensive floor, the PEG ratio of 5.02 indicates that the market is not currently pricing in meaningful long-term earnings growth, favoring value-oriented stability over growth potential.
Based on reported financial statements, Unilever's ROIC has trended between 5.4% and 9.7% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company is struggling to consistently compound returns on invested capital amidst its ongoing organizational restructuring and divestment of legacy assets.
The decline in ROIC relative to historical peaks suggests that the capital intensity of the business is not being adequately offset by margin improvements. Investors should monitor whether the current 'Growth Action Plan' can drive higher returns by focusing on premium categories, or if the structural drag from lower-margin food segments will continue to suppress overall capital efficiency.
As reported in recent quarterly filings, Unilever's asset turnover has remained stagnant near 0.38, highlighting a persistent inability to accelerate revenue generation relative to its asset base during a period of significant portfolio rotation and organizational simplification.
The erratic nature of the cash conversion cycle, which has swung between negative and positive values, suggests that management's control over working capital is highly sensitive to the timing of divestments and inventory management. This lack of consistency in operational efficiency warrants further investigation into whether the company's supply chain can maintain its competitive advantage in emerging markets.
According to the latest balance sheet data, Unilever maintains a current ratio of 0.79, which indicates a structurally tight liquidity position that leaves little room for error in managing short-term obligations without relying on rapid inventory turnover or external financing.
The consistently low quick ratio, hovering near 0.55, suggests that the company is highly dependent on the liquidity of its inventory to meet immediate liabilities. This liquidity profile appears vulnerable to any sudden supply chain disruptions or demand shocks, particularly given the company's reliance on emerging market retail environments.
As indicated by the company's frequent divestments and restructuring charges, the P/E ratio is a deeply flawed metric for Unilever, as it fails to account for the non-recurring nature of earnings volatility caused by the ongoing portfolio high-grading strategy.
Investors often misapply the P/E ratio to Unilever without adjusting for the significant impact of asset disposals and hyperinflationary accounting in key emerging markets. A more accurate assessment of the company's earning power would require a focus on Underlying Sales Growth (USG) and normalized free cash flow, which better reflect the operational health of the core business.
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Unilever PLC's current P/E ratio is 21.2x. The historical average is 22.0x. This places it at the 40th percentile of its historical range.
Unilever PLC's current EV/EBITDA is 12.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.6x.
Unilever PLC's return on equity (ROE) is 47.2%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 36.2%.
Based on historical data, Unilever PLC is trading at a P/E of 21.2x. This is at the 40th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Unilever PLC's current dividend yield is 3.55% with a payout ratio of 45.2%.
Unilever PLC has 46.9% gross margin and 20.1% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Unilever PLC's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.