Unilever PLC
ULVR.LConsumer DefensiveLSEHousehold & Personal Products
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) is listed under Household & Personal Products. With a market capitalization of $91.07B, it sits in large-cap territory. It operates through four segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods.
Market Cap
$91.07B
Beta
0.45
P/E (TTM)
18.77
P/E (Fwd)
14.25
EPS (TTM)
$2.24
EPS (Fwd)
$2.96
ROE
31.0%
ROA
8.4%
Cash
$5.01B
Total Debt
$28.28B
Free CF
$6.27B
52W Change
-14.3%
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. Annual free cash flow of $6.27B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. 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.
The relatively low beta of 0.45 suggests ULVR.L is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Unilever PLC and its sector.