Unilever PLC (UL) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Low-beta safety and 3.7% yield offer a floor, while recent Q2 earnings-led momentum signals a turnaround in underlying volume growth.
Investment score: 64/100
Analysis as of
Is Unilever PLC stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
A defensive value play supported by strong margins and a turnaround story in volume growth.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 72/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 55/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 85/100 (weight 15%)
Unilever PLC opportunities and risks
What speaks for UL
- Portfolio Pruning/Ice Cream Divestment
What speaks against UL
- Macro Exposure in Emerging Markets
Peers and competitors
- ULVR.L
- APN.L
- PZC.L
- WALD
- W7L.L
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL | 31.1x | 3.6x | 19.3x | 98.7% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| ULVR.L | 31.1x | 3.6x | 19.3x | 98.7% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| APN.L | 29.5x | 6.1x | 20.4x | 45.1% | 20.6% | 2.0% |
| PZC.L | n/a | 0.9x | 8.4x | 38.6% | -0.9% | 3.2% |
| WALD | n/a | 0.7x | n/a | 45.5% | -84.4% | -8.2% |
| W7L.L | 11.2x | 1.5x | 7.8x | 39.6% | 13.7% | 7.6% |
| Peer median | 11.2x | 1.5x | 8.4x | 45.1% | 12.2% | 3.2% |
Frequently asked questions about Unilever PLC (UL)
Is UL stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Unilever PLC as HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. A defensive value play supported by strong margins and a turnaround story in volume growth. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is UL stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for UL is HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.