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Unilever NVBUE:UL 10 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.36% as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 21.94. GuruFocus rates BUE:UL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Unilever NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS11,317,210 Mil. Unilever NV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS65,205,617 Mil. Therefore, Unilever NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:UL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.64 Med: 21.94 Max: 37.97
Current: 25.96
During the past 13 years, Unilever NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 37.97%. The lowest was 18.64%. And the median was 21.94%.
BUE:UL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.5
vs BUE:UL: 25.96
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Unilever NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Unilever NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.36% mean?
Unilever NV (BUE:UL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.36% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 21.94. Over the past decade, Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 18.64 to 37.97.
Is Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Unilever NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.36% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.64 to a high of 37.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50. Unilever NV's value of 17.36% is 396% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EL and CL?
Unilever NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.36% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50. Unilever NV's value of 17.36% is 396% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever NV's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 18.64 to 37.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.94 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Unilever NV has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unilever NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.36% is 396% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.36%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 21.94. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.36%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.36%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.94 and 396% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever NV (BUE:UL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.36% 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.
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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