Unilever (WBO:ULVR) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


WBO:ULVR Unilever PLC WBO:ULVR
74 GF Score
Price €54.08
GF Value €51.37
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What is Unilever Moat Score?

Unilever WBO:ULVR 74 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:ULVR with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.37. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,055 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever ranks better than 99.81% on this metric.

Unilever has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Unilever has Wide Moat: Unilever PLC benefits from strong brand strength, deep customer loyalty, and significant economies of scale. The company has a superior distribution network and strong pricing power, supported by consistent innovation and R&D capabilities.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Unilever might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Unilever  (WBO:ULVR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Unilever Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:ULVR vs PG, CL, KVUE: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Unilever's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Unilever (WBO:ULVR) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #4 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Unilever's Moat Score too high?
Unilever's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever ranks #4 out of 2055 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 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever's Moat Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever ranks #4 out of 2055 companies for Moat Score. This places Unilever in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Unilever's current Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.37, compared to a current price of €54.08 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever (WBO:ULVR), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 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 (WBO:ULVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €54.08 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.37.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ULVR:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: €51.37 vs. price of €54.08 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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.
74GF Score

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