Unilever NVBUE:UL 10 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates BUE:UL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:UL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.07
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Unilever NV was 0.07. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.07.
BUE:UL's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 0.435
vs BUE:UL: 0.07
During the past 12 months, Unilever NV's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 230.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Unilever NV was 138.70% per year. The lowest was -21.90% per year. And the median was 35.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Unilever NV (BUE:UL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Unilever NV Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Unilever NV Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
BUE:UL vs EL, CL, KMB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 NV Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 NV (BUE:UL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.07.
Is Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Unilever NV's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Unilever NV's value of 0.09 is 79.3% below this industry median. Overall, Unilever NV has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EL and CL?
Unilever NV's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Unilever NV's value of 0.09 is 79.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Unilever NV's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Unilever NV has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unilever NV's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 79.3% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever NV's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever NV stock overvalued right now?
Unilever NV (BUE:UL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 79.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Unilever NV's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever NV (BUE:UL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 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.
Unilever NV and U.K.-based Unilever PLC operate Unilever Group, a diversified household and personal product and packaged-food and refreshments company. The firm's brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme hair-care brand. The firm has segments namely: Beauty & Wellbeing; Personal Care; Home Care and Foods. Geographically, it operates in United States, United Kingdom, India and Others.
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