Unilever (WBO:ULVR) EBITDA Margin %: 22.82% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


WBO:ULVR Unilever PLC WBO:ULVR
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GF Value €52.41
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What is Unilever EBITDA Margin %?

Unilever WBO:ULVR 73 EBITDA Margin % is 22.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 20.95. GuruFocus rates WBO:ULVR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.41. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever ranks better than 86.69% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Unilever's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,649 Mil. Unilever's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €20,376 Mil. Therefore, Unilever's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.82%.


Unilever  (WBO:ULVR) 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.


Unilever EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Unilever EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 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.

Unilever EBITDA Margin % Chart

Unilever Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Unilever Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.73 22.40 17.65 21.56 22.82

WBO:ULVR vs PG, CL, KVUE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, 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.


Unilever EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Unilever EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Unilever's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=11144/50503
=22.07 %

Unilever's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=4649/20376
=22.82 %

* 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 22.82% mean?
Unilever (WBO:ULVR) has a EBITDA Margin % of 22.82% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Unilever and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.95. Over the past decade, Unilever's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.02 to 30.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #260 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Unilever's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Unilever's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.82% is near median its 10-year median of 20.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.02 to a high of 30.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Unilever's value of 22.82% is 153.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever ranks #260 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unilever has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever's EBITDA Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #260 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Unilever in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Unilever's value of 22.82% is 153.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.02 to 30.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.95 vs. the industry median of 8.99, 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 8.99, based on 1,953 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. Unilever's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.82% is 153.8% 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 Unilever and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever's current EBITDA Margin % is 22.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever stock overvalued right now?
Unilever (WBO:ULVR) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 22.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.41, compared to a current price of €54.08 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 22.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.95 and 153.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.99. Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Unilever (WBO:ULVR), the current EBITDA Margin % is 22.82% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Unilever (WBO:ULVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €54.08 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.41.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ULVR:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 22.82% (near median its 10-year median of 20.95)
  • GF Value™: €52.41 vs. price of €54.08 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 153.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#260 of 1953)

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Unilever Business Description

Address 100 Victoria Embankment, London, GBR, EC4Y 0DY
Unilever is a diversified beauty, wellbeing, and personal care (51% of 2025 sales by value), homecare (23%), and packaged food (26%) company. Its brands include Dove personal-care products, Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Axe and Rexona deodorants, and TRESemmé haircare. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years; notable purchases include Paula's Choice, Liquid I.V., Horlicks, and Wild deodorants. The company derives 58% of its sales from emerging markets and 42% from developed markets. The US is its largest market, accounting for around 20% of sales, followed by India, which accounts for 11% of sales.
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