ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Unilever NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ARS20,249,460 Mil.
Unilever NV's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ARS111,922,423 Mil. Therefore, Unilever NV's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever NV's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:UL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.04 Med: 11.2 Max: 19.98
Current: 14.54
During the past 13 years, Unilever NV's highest ROA % was 19.98%. The lowest was 9.04%. And the median was 11.20%.
BUE:UL's ROA % is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.24
vs BUE:UL: 14.54
Unilever NV (BUE:UL) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
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Unilever NV ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unilever NV's ROA % 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever NV's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever NV's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unilever NV's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Unilever NV (BUE:UL) has a ROA % of 18.09% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 11.20. Over the past decade, Unilever NV's ROA % has ranged from 9.04 to 19.98.
Is Unilever NV's ROA % too high?
Unilever NV's current ROA % of 18.09% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 11.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.04 to a high of 19.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.24. Unilever NV's value of 18.09% is 458.3% 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 ROA % compare to EL and CL?
Unilever NV's ROA % of 18.09% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. Unilever NV's value of 18.09% is 458.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever NV's own ROA % has ranged from 9.04 to 19.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.20 vs. the industry median of 3.24, 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 ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.24, based on 1,989 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unilever NV's current ROA % of 18.09% is 458.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Unilever NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever NV's current ROA % is 18.09%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 11.20. 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 ROA % of 18.09%. The current ROA % is 18.09%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 11.20 and 458.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.24. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unilever NV (BUE:UL), the current ROA % is 18.09% 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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