Unilever Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median

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NSA:LEVBROS Unilever Nigeria PLC NSA:LEVBROS
83 GF Score
Price ₦110.10
GF Value ₦53.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Unilever Nigeria Financial Strength?

Unilever Nigeria NSA:LEVBROS 83 Financial Strength is 10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates NSA:LEVBROS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦53.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Unilever Nigeria has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Unilever Nigeria PLC shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Unilever Nigeria did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Unilever Nigeria's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01. As of today, Unilever Nigeria's Altman Z-Score is 8.39.


Unilever Nigeria  (NSA:LEVBROS) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Unilever Nigeria has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Unilever Nigeria Financial Strength Related Terms


NSA:LEVBROS vs PG, CL, EL: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Unilever Nigeria's Financial Strength falls into.


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Unilever Nigeria Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

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

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:

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

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

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Unilever Nigeria's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 2251.385) / 235568.256
=0.01

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Unilever Nigeria has a Z-score of 8.39, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 8.39 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 10 mean?
Unilever Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Unilever Nigeria and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Unilever Nigeria's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Unilever Nigeria's Financial Strength too high?
Unilever Nigeria's current Financial Strength of 10 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Unilever Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever Nigeria's Financial Strength compare to PG and CL?
Unilever Nigeria's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Unilever Nigeria's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Financial Strength for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Unilever Nigeria and its competitors. Unilever Nigeria's current Financial Strength is 10, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 ₦53.92, compared to a current price of ₦110.10 — trading 104.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. Unilever Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever Nigeria (NSA:LEVBROS), the current Financial Strength is 10 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 ₦110.10 is trading 104.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦53.92. GuruFocus considers Unilever Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:LEVBROS:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: ₦53.92 vs. price of ₦110.10 (104.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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.
83GF Score

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