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UnileverUL -1.11%71 EV-to-EBIT is 14.61 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 14.51. GuruFocus rates UL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever ranks worse than 60.58% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Unilever's Enterprise Value is $168,428 Mil.
Unilever's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $11,530 Mil. Therefore, Unilever's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
UL'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.45 Med: 14.51 Max: 17.62
Current: 14.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Unilever was 17.62. The lowest was 9.45. And the median was 14.51.
UL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 60.58% of 1560
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.025
vs UL: 14.61
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Unilever's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $125,127 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Unilever's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $11,530 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Unilever EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unilever's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unilever's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Unilever's current Enterprise Value is $168,428 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Unilever's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $11,530 Mil.
* 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 (UL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.61 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Unilever and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.51. Over the past decade, Unilever's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.45 to 17.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #945 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Unilever's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Unilever's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.61 is near median its 10-year median of 14.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.45 to a high of 17.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03. Unilever's value of 14.61 is 21.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever ranks #945 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unilever has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever's EV-to-EBIT compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #945 out of 1560 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Unilever in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03. Unilever's value of 14.61 is 21.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.45 to 17.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.51 vs. the industry median of 12.03, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.03, based on 1,560 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unilever's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.61 is 21.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Unilever and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.51. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever (UL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.82, compared to a current price of $65.27 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.51 and 21.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.03. Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever (UL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.61 as of Jul. 30, 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 Unilever (UL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.27 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.82.
GuruFocus considers Unilever to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UL:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.61 (near median its 10-year median of 14.51)
GF Value™: $60.82 vs. price of $65.27 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#945 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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