Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) EBITDA Margin %: 26.83% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


NSE:HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever Ltd NSE:HINDUNILVR
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Price ₹2,174.20
GF Value ₹2,571.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Unilever EBITDA Margin %?

Hindustan Unilever NSE:HINDUNILVR +0.76% 95 EBITDA Margin % is 26.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 24.97. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDUNILVR with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,571.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hindustan Unilever ranks better than 88.93% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹43,480 Mil. Hindustan Unilever's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹162,070 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.83%.


Hindustan Unilever  (NSE:HINDUNILVR) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Hindustan Unilever EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Hindustan Unilever EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hindustan Unilever EBITDA Margin % Chart

Hindustan Unilever Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Hindustan Unilever Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:HINDUNILVR vs PG, CL, KVUE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hindustan Unilever EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Hindustan Unilever EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=156580/637630
=24.56 %

Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=43480/162070
=26.83 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 26.83% mean?
Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) has a EBITDA Margin % of 26.83% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.97. Over the past decade, Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 21.40 to 26.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #216 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Hindustan Unilever's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.83% is near median its 10-year median of 24.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.40 to a high of 26.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.98. Hindustan Unilever's value of 26.83% is 198.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #216 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Unilever has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Unilever's EBITDA Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #216 out of 1952 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Hindustan Unilever in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.98. Hindustan Unilever's value of 26.83% is 198.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Unilever's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 21.40 to 26.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.97 vs. the industry median of 8.98, Hindustan Unilever has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.98, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hindustan Unilever's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.83% is 198.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Unilever's current EBITDA Margin % is 26.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Unilever stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,571.65, compared to a current price of ₹2,174.20 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 26.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.97 and 198.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.98. Hindustan Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR), the current EBITDA Margin % is 26.83% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,174.20 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,571.65. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Unilever to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDUNILVR:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 26.83% (near median its 10-year median of 24.97)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,571.65 vs. price of ₹2,174.20 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 198.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#216 of 1952)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDUNILVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hindustan Unilever Business Description

Other Exchanges 500696:India
Address B. D. Sawant Marg, Unilever House, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400099
Hindustan Unilever Ltd is an Indian consumer goods company. The firm offers different brands from distinct categories, including cosmetics and hygiene items, such as detergents, soaps, shampoos, skincare, toothpaste, and deodorants, as well as food and beverages (tea, coffee, packaged foods). Its product portfolio contains household brands such as Lux, Lifebuoy, Pepsodent, Closeup, Pureit, Axe, Brooke Bond, Bru, Knorr, Kissan, Pond's, Vaseline, Lakme, Dove, Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Kwality Wall's, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, and Fair and Lovely. The company's segments include Home Care, which generates maximum revenue, Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Foods, and others. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from India.
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