Unilever (LSE:ULVR) EV-to-FCF: 20.45 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — Near Median


LSE:ULVR Unilever PLC LSE:ULVR
73 GF Score
Price £46.01
GF Value £44.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Unilever EV-to-FCF?

Unilever LSE:ULVR +0.46% 73 EV-to-FCF is 20.45 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 20.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:ULVR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £44.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,191 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever ranks worse than 60.37% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Unilever's Enterprise Value is £120,119 Mil. Unilever's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £5,874 Mil. Therefore, Unilever's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:ULVR' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.25   Med: 20.88   Max: 28.26
Current: 20.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Unilever was 28.26. The lowest was 14.25. And the median was 20.88.

LSE:ULVR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
60.37% of 1191 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.41 vs LSE:ULVR: 20.45

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-06-28), Unilever's stock price is £46.005. Unilever's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.738. Therefore, Unilever's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.31.


Unilever  (LSE:ULVR) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=46.005/3.738
=12.31

Unilever's share price for today is £46.005.
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 £3.738.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Unilever EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Unilever EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unilever's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Unilever Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.29 22.97 14.80 17.77 21.52

Unilever Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF 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 14.80 0.00 17.77 0.00 21.52

LSE:ULVR vs PG, CL, KVUE: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unilever's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Unilever EV-to-FCF Calculation

Unilever's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=120118.592/5874.235
=20.45

Unilever's current Enterprise Value is £120,119 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Unilever's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £5,874 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 20.45 mean?
Unilever (LSE:ULVR) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.45 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Unilever and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.88. Over the past decade, Unilever's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.25 to 28.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #719 out of 1191 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Unilever's EV-to-FCF too high?
Unilever's current EV-to-FCF of 20.45 is near median its 10-year median of 20.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.25 to a high of 28.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.41. Unilever's value of 20.45 is 32.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever ranks #719 out of 1191 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-FCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #719 out of 1191 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Unilever in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.41. Unilever's value of 20.45 is 32.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.25 to 28.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.88 vs. the industry median of 15.41, 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-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 15.41, based on 1,191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unilever's current EV-to-FCF of 20.45 is 32.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Unilever and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever's current EV-to-FCF is 20.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.88. 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 £44.05, compared to a current price of £46.01 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.88 and 32.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.41. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever (LSE:ULVR), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.45 as of Jun. 28, 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 £46.01 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £44.05. GuruFocus considers Unilever to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ULVR:

  • EV-to-FCF: 20.45 (near median its 10-year median of 20.88)
  • GF Value™: £44.05 vs. price of £46.01 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#719 of 1191)

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 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.
73GF Score

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