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Netherlands
In shortUnilever PLC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−3.8% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 17.9% | 76/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 18.7% | 95/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 53.3% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 14.7% | 98/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.79× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.82× | 10/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 2.69× | 37/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 8.83× | 70/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 13.7% | 75/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.73× | 54/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 3 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 3 of 3 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 2 | 17/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 3.8% | 97/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 0.5% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
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Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
The last 3 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
EUR millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 51,680 | 52,479 | 50,503 |
| Operating income | 8,998 | 8,829 | 9,037 |
| Interest expense | 922 | 994 | 1,024 |
| Pre-tax income | 8,627 | 8,371 | 8,693 |
| Income tax | 1,990 | 2,332 | 2,481 |
| Net income | 6,487 | 5,744 | 9,469 |
| Diluted EPS | €2.89 | €2.58 | €4.32 |
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: filings.xbrl.org (ESEF). Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Feb 12, 2026 · Data updated Feb 12, 2026