Unilever PLC American (UL) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Unilever PLC American (NYSE: UL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $65.26 (+1.68% 1D, market cap $138.26B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, UL ranks #232 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Package Goods/Cosmetics), UL carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, ECL (Ecolab Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 40.6x, ROIC 14.1%, cap $84.34B) and CL (Colgate-Palmolive Company) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 34.8x, ROIC 44.0%, cap $74.26B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PG leads on earnings multiple (23.3x) while CL leads on capital efficiency (44.0% ROIC).
For Unilever PLC American (UL), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. and sector rank #232 in Consumer Discretionary, while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 3.74 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
FRED Regime × Technicals: 52% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 51.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Capital intensity & 13.9% operating margin leave 9 pts on the table
Even with a 65/100 (C) score, UL faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($63.33) or 200D SMA ($62.56) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($67.32) toward Bear Floor ($52.51).
Unilever PLC American (UL) advanced +1.68% to $65.26, trading at 52% of its 52-week range ($54.75 – $74.98). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Driven by strong performance in beauty and personal care, Unilever raised its full-year forecast, projecting at least 3 percent volume growth for 2026.
2026-10-28. The following slide deck was published by Unilever PLC in conjunction with this event.
Unilever PLC (UL) Q3 2026 Sales/Trading Call October 28, 2026 4:30 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsFernando Fernandez - CEO & DirectorSrinivas Phatak - CFO...
European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were little changed around 1,893.
The Unilever-owned hydration brand wants to push the boundaries of its marketing, which has recently focused on sport, music and movie partnerships.
The company behind Domestos, Cif and Comfort has warned households of accelerating price rises for the rest of the year after a jump in the cost of cleaning products following the war in Iran.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. 0.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on UL today. View full Setup Ledger →
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Unilever PLC American (UL) ranks #232 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #13 by equity capitalization ($138.26B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PG leads on earnings valuation at 23.3x trailing P/E, while CL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 44.0% ROIC and 60.1% gross margin. PG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 82/100 (A-) compared with UL at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL
ACTIVE
Unilever PLC American | C | 65/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.68% | $138.26B | Benchmark Subject |
| ECL Ecolab Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 40.6x | 44.5% | 14.1% | +0.71% | $84.34B | /ecl-vs-ul → |
| CL Colgate-Palmolive Company | B- | 70/100 | 34.8x | 60.1% | 44.0% | +2.29% | $74.26B | /cl-vs-ul → |
| PG Procter & Gamble Company | A- | 82/100 | 23.3x | 51.2% | 25.4% | +0.61% | $372.21B | /pg-vs-ul → |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc. | D+ | 57/100 | — | 74.0% | -11.0% | +0.39% | $39.42B | /el-vs-ul → |
Unilever PLC American (UL) operates in Package Goods/Cosmetics (Consumer Discretionary) with an equity capitalization of $138.26B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 30.5x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.74 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9.
As of 2026-11-02, Unilever PLC American (NYSE: UL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $65.26 (+1.68% 1D, market cap $138.26B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, UL ranks #232 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Package Goods/Cosmetics), UL carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, ECL (Ecolab Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 40.6x, ROIC 14.1%, cap $84.34B) and CL (Colgate-Palmolive Company) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 34.8x, ROIC 44.0%, cap $74.26B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PG leads on earnings multiple (23.3x) while CL leads on capital efficiency (44.0% ROIC).
For Unilever PLC American (UL), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. and sector rank #232 in Consumer Discretionary, while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
UL last traded at $65.26 (+1.68% on volume of 8,109,553 shares), positioning the stock +3.05% above its 50-day simple moving average ($63.33) and +4.32% above its 200-day simple moving average ($62.56). Across its 52-week range of $54.75 to $74.98, UL sits at the 52.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±2.9% ($63.37 to $67.15).
Why UL Stock advanced +1.68% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, UL scores 65 out of 100, earning a letter grade of C and the verdict label "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars break down as follows:
Taken together, the investor implication is a balanced picture: the balance sheet is a clear strength, while valuation multiples (P/E of 32.8 TTM and EV/EBITDA of 21 per the market data section) and a thin FCF yield of 2.21% temper the upside case. The verdict of "Hold" reflects that the risk-reward profile is roughly balanced at current pricing rather than clearly favorable.
Unilever PLC American (UL) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Package Goods/Cosmetics industry, per the profile section. Per the market data section, the company's operating margin is 13.9% and net margin is 10.9%. Not available in source data for products sold, customer segments, or revenue model detail.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Not available in source data for upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks.
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One in five new CEOs at Europe's largest listed companies came from finance last year. But the transition from managing the numbers to running the business requires a broader set of skills.
Unilever (LSE:ULVR) had its planned sale of the Unox processed meats brand to Zwanenberg blocked by the Dutch competition authority over market concentration concerns. The group raised its 2026 growth outlook after repor
Stock Preachers News Commentary - Nelson Peltz, the Chief Executive Officer and a founding partner of Trian Fund Management, L.P., appeared in two sets of corporate filings in the span of three days this week. On Monday
Driven by strong performance in beauty and personal care, Unilever raised its full-year forecast, projecting at least 3 percent volume growth for 2026.
2026-10-28. The following slide deck was published by Unilever PLC in conjunction with this event.
Unilever PLC (UL) Q3 2026 Sales/Trading Call October 28, 2026 4:30 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsFernando Fernandez - CEO & DirectorSrinivas Phatak - CFO...
European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were little changed around 1,893.
Welcome to the UL (Unilever PLC American) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 65/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Package Goods/Cosmetics. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on UL, but look at what you are paying: 32.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Unilever PLC American expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on UL, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Package Goods/Cosmetics and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $64.18 (52-wk range $54.75 - $74.98), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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