Unilever plc ADR (NYSE: UL) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 17.40x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for UL is at 0.46. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 0 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 0 rating it as “overweight,” 1 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for UL is 2.50B, and currently, shorts hold a 0.08% of that float. The average trading volume for UL on April 09, 2024 was 2.70M shares.
UL) stock’s latest price update
Unilever plc ADR (NYSE: UL)’s stock price has decreased by -0.54 compared to its previous closing price of 48.44. However, the company has seen a -3.35% decrease in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. Forbes reported 2024-04-08 that Disney shareholders gave Nelson Peltz the cold shoulder, but at Unilever, where Peltz sits on the board, big changes he supports are in the works in what amounts to a tale of two boards.
UL’s Market Performance
UL’s stock has fallen by -3.35% in the past week, with a monthly drop of -1.63% and a quarterly drop of -1.19%. The volatility ratio for the week is 0.72% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 0.79% for Unilever plc ADR The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -2.50% for UL stock, with a simple moving average of -2.87% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of UL
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for UL stocks, with Morgan Stanley repeating the rating for UL by listing it as a “Underweight.” The predicted price for UL in the upcoming period, according to Morgan Stanley is $48 based on the research report published on February 27, 2024 of the current year 2024.
UL Trading at -2.76% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought UL to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -13.95% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 0.79%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 0.72%, as shares sank -2.03% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +1.18% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, UL fell by -3.35%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -7.04% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $49.36. In addition, Unilever plc ADR saw -0.62% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for UL
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.16 for the present operating margin
- 0.68 for the gross margin
The net margin for Unilever plc ADR stands at 0.12. The total capital return value is set at 0.33. Equity return is now at value 34.81, with 8.44 for asset returns.
Based on Unilever plc ADR (UL), the company’s capital structure generated 0.61 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.53. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.56. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 11.46.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 11.54 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.26. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.3. The receivables turnover for the company is 16.94for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 1.4. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.76.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Unilever plc ADR (UL) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
