Unilever Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


NSA:LEVBROS Unilever Nigeria PLC NSA:LEVBROS
75 GF Score
Price ₦140.00
GF Value ₦52.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Unilever Nigeria Interest Coverage?

Unilever Nigeria NSA:LEVBROS 75 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSA:LEVBROS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦52.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,508 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever Nigeria ranks better than 66.05% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Unilever Nigeria's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦10,709 Mil. Unilever Nigeria's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦222 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:LEVBROS' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09   Med: 9.43   Max: 82.14
Current: 22.46


NSA:LEVBROS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
66.05% of 1508 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs NSA:LEVBROS: 22.46

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Unilever Nigeria  (NSA:LEVBROS) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Unilever Nigeria Interest Coverage Related Terms


Unilever Nigeria Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Unilever Nigeria Interest Coverage Chart

Unilever Nigeria Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Unilever Nigeria Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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NSA:LEVBROS vs PG, CL, KVUE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Nigeria Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Unilever Nigeria Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Unilever Nigeria's Interest Expense was ₦-488 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₦40,092 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₦2,251 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*40091.813/-488.082
=82.14

Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Dec. 2025, Unilever Nigeria's Interest Expense was ₦222 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₦10,709 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₦2,251 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Unilever Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Unilever Nigeria and its competitors. Over the past decade, Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.09 to 82.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever Nigeria ranks #512 out of 1508 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage too high?
Unilever Nigeria's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 82.14. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever Nigeria ranks #512 out of 1508 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unilever Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever Nigeria's Interest Coverage compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever Nigeria ranks #512 out of 1508 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Unilever Nigeria in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.60. Historically, Unilever Nigeria's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.09 to 82.14 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Unilever Nigeria and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever Nigeria's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦52.39, compared to a current price of ₦140.00 — trading 167.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Unilever Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦140.00 is trading 167.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦52.39. GuruFocus considers Unilever Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:LEVBROS:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: ₦52.39 vs. price of ₦140.00 (167.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Unilever Nigeria Business Description

Address 1 Billings Way, P.O. Box 1063, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, NGA
Unilever Nigeria PLC is principally involved in the manufacture and marketing of Nutrition, Beauty & Wellbeing, and Personal Care products. It has manufacturing sites in Oregun, Lagos State, and Agbara, Ogun State. The company's operating segments are: Foods, Personal Care, and Beauty & Wellbeing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Foods segment, which includes the sale of savoury products. The Personal Care segment includes the sale of oral care and deodorant products, and the Beauty & Wellbeing segment includes sales of skin care products. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Nigeria, and to a lesser extent, also exports its products to other countries.
75GF Score

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