Unilever PLC (ULVR) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Unilever PLC (ULVR) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 2.88x as of December 2025. Operating cash flow of GBX6.22 Billion exceeds net income of GBX2.16 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Unilever PLC cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Unilever PLC Cash Flow Quality Index (1991–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Unilever PLC across 35 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check total reinvestment intensity of Unilever PLC to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Unilever PLC (1991–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Unilever PLC. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see ULVR company net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (GBX) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.40x | GBX7.78 Billion | GBX5.57 Billion | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2024 | 1.49x | GBX9.52 Billion | GBX6.37 Billion | ▲ +13.2% |
| 2023 | 1.32x | GBX9.43 Billion | GBX7.14 Billion | ▲ +49.9% |
| 2022 | 0.88x | GBX7.28 Billion | GBX8.27 Billion | ▼ -26.9% |
| 2021 | 1.20x | GBX7.97 Billion | GBX6.62 Billion | ▼ -19.3% |
| 2020 | 1.49x | GBX9.06 Billion | GBX6.07 Billion | ▲ +10.8% |
| 2019 | 1.35x | GBX8.11 Billion | GBX6.03 Billion | ▲ +95.4% |
| 2018 | 0.69x | GBX6.75 Billion | GBX9.81 Billion | ▼ -38.8% |
| 2017 | 1.12x | GBX7.29 Billion | GBX6.49 Billion | ▼ -11.5% |
| 2016 | 1.27x | GBX7.05 Billion | GBX5.55 Billion | ▼ -8.9% |
| 2015 | 1.39x | GBX7.33 Billion | GBX5.26 Billion | ▲ +38.7% |
| 2014 | 1.01x | GBX5.54 Billion | GBX5.51 Billion | ▼ -16.0% |
| 2013 | 1.20x | GBX6.29 Billion | GBX5.26 Billion | ▼ -13.4% |
| 2012 | 1.38x | GBX6.84 Billion | GBX4.95 Billion | ▲ +17.1% |
| 2011 | 1.18x | GBX5.45 Billion | GBX4.62 Billion | ▼ -1.2% |
| 2010 | 1.19x | GBX5.49 Billion | GBX4.60 Billion | ▼ -24.3% |
| 2009 | 1.58x | GBX5.77 Billion | GBX3.66 Billion | ▲ +234.2% |
| 2008 | 0.47x | GBX3.38 Billion | GBX7.17 Billion | ▼ -25.5% |
| 2007 | 0.63x | GBX3.32 Billion | GBX5.25 Billion | ▼ -12.3% |
| 2006 | 0.72x | GBX3.91 Billion | GBX5.41 Billion | ▼ -15.8% |
| 2005 | 0.86x | GBX4.35 Billion | GBX5.07 Billion | ▼ -34.4% |
| 2004 | 1.31x | GBX5.55 Billion | GBX4.24 Billion | ▲ +18.1% |
| 2003 | 1.11x | GBX4.22 Billion | GBX3.81 Billion | ▲ +14.0% |
| 2002 | 0.97x | GBX4.77 Billion | GBX4.91 Billion | ▼ -48.8% |
| 2001 | 1.90x | GBX3.49 Billion | GBX1.84 Billion | ▲ +117.7% |
| 2000 | 0.87x | GBX4.54 Billion | GBX5.21 Billion | ▲ +228.9% |
| 1999 | -0.68x | GBX-3.08 Billion | GBX4.56 Billion | ▼ -231.2% |
| 1998 | 0.52x | GBX2.16 Billion | GBX4.18 Billion | ▼ -26.1% |
| 1997 | 0.70x | GBX2.50 Billion | GBX3.58 Billion | ▼ -6.8% |
| 1996 | 0.75x | GBX2.96 Billion | GBX3.95 Billion | ▲ +13.3% |
| 1995 | 0.66x | GBX2.01 Billion | GBX3.04 Billion | ▲ +0.7% |
| 1994 | 0.66x | GBX2.12 Billion | GBX3.22 Billion | ▼ -20.3% |
| 1993 | 0.82x | GBX2.12 Billion | GBX2.57 Billion | ▲ +19.6% |
| 1992 | 0.69x | GBX1.84 Billion | GBX2.66 Billion | ▼ -9.5% |
| 1991 | 0.76x | GBX2.13 Billion | GBX2.79 Billion | — |