Unilever (LSE:ULVR) Other Operating Expense: £35,091 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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GF Value £45.94
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What is Unilever Other Operating Expense?

Unilever LSE:ULVR +8.02% 75 Other Operating Expense is £35,091 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ULVR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £45.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Unilever's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £17,919 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £35,091 Mil.

Unilever's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Jun. 2025 (£17,634 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£17,172 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (£17,172 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (£17,919 Mil).

Unilever's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (£-922 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (£-886 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (£-886 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£-108 Mil).


Unilever Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unilever's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Unilever Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Unilever Semi-Annual Data
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Unilever Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £35,091 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of £35,091 Mil mean?
Unilever (LSE:ULVR) has a Other Operating Expense of £35,091 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Unilever and its competitors.
Is Unilever's Other Operating Expense too high?
Unilever's current Other Operating Expense is £35,091 Mil. Overall, Unilever has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever's Other Operating Expense compare to PG and CL?
Unilever's Other Operating Expense of £35,091 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Unilever and its competitors. Unilever's current Other Operating Expense is £35,091 Mil. 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 £45.94, compared to a current price of £49.98 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is £35,091 Mil. Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever (LSE:ULVR), the current Other Operating Expense is £35,091 Mil as of Jun. 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 £49.98 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £45.94. GuruFocus considers Unilever to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ULVR:

  • Other Operating Expense: £35,091 Mil
  • GF Value™: £45.94 vs. price of £49.98 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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.
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