Unilever PLC
ULConsumer DefensiveNASDAQHousehold & Personal Products · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeUnilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. The company carries a $134.34B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It operates through four segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods.
Market Cap
$134.34B
Beta
0.45
P/E (TTM)
21.29
P/E (Fwd)
15.99
EPS (TTM)
$2.93
EPS (Fwd)
$3.90
ROE
31.0%
ROA
8.4%
Cash
$5.01B
Total Debt
$28.28B
Free CF
$6.27B
52W Change
-7.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $5.01B in cash, though total debt stands at $28.28B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $6.27B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 31.0% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 8.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $60.07B (2022) to $50.50B (2025), a 16% decline worth watching.
UL's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Unilever PLC's trajectory.