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UnileverLSE:ULVR -0.78%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 12.07. GuruFocus rates LSE:ULVR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £43.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever ranks worse than 65.09% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Unilever's enterprise value is £119,307 Mil.
Unilever's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £9,607 Mil. Therefore, Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ULVR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.08 Med: 12.07 Max: 15.26
Current: 12.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Unilever was 15.26. The lowest was 8.08. And the median was 12.07.
LSE:ULVR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.09% of 1644
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.09
vs LSE:ULVR: 12.42
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Unilever's share price for today is £45.705.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Unilever's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.739.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Unilever's current Enterprise Value is £119,307 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Unilever's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £9,607 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 (LSE:ULVR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Unilever. This is near median its historical median of 12.07. Over the past decade, Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.08 to 15.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #1070 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Unilever's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 is near median its 10-year median of 12.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.08 to a high of 15.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Unilever's value of 12.42 is 36.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever ranks #1070 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unilever has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #1070 out of 1644 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Unilever in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Unilever's value of 12.42 is 36.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.08 to 15.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.07 vs. the industry median of 9.09, 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-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.09, based on 1,644 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unilever's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 is 36.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Unilever. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.07. 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 (LSE:ULVR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £43.99, compared to a current price of £45.71 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.07 and 36.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.09. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever (LSE:ULVR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42 as of Aug. 13, 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 (LSE:ULVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £45.71 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £43.99.
GuruFocus considers Unilever to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ULVR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.42 (near median its 10-year median of 12.07)
GF Value™: £43.99 vs. price of £45.71 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1070 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ULVR 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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