Unilever PLC (ULVR) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: GBX17.61 Billion GBX ≈ $2.14 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Unilever PLC (ULVR) has net assets worth GBX17.61 Billion GBX (≈ $2.14 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX70.56 Billion ≈ $8.58 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX52.95 Billion ≈ $6.44 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Unilever PLC (ULVR) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX17.61 Billion
% of Total Assets 24.96%
Annual Growth Rate 2.83%
5-Year Change -10.82%
10-Year Change 3.7%
Growth Volatility 26.09

Unilever PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)

This chart illustrates how Unilever PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore balance sheet size of Unilever PLC for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Unilever PLC (1985–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Unilever PLC from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Unilever PLC (ULVR) market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 GBX17.61 Billion
≈ $2.14 Million		 -21.93%
2024-12-31 GBX22.55 Billion
≈ $2.74 Million		 +8.63%
2023-12-31 GBX20.76 Billion
≈ $2.53 Million		 -4.32%
2022-12-31 GBX21.70 Billion
≈ $2.64 Million		 +9.90%
2021-12-31 GBX19.75 Billion
≈ $2.40 Million		 +11.84%
2020-12-31 GBX17.66 Billion
≈ $2.15 Million		 +27.14%
2019-12-31 GBX13.89 Billion
≈ $1.69 Million		 +12.97%
2018-12-31 GBX12.29 Billion
≈ $1.50 Million		 -14.56%
2017-12-31 GBX14.39 Billion
≈ $1.75 Million		 -15.28%
2016-12-31 GBX16.98 Billion
≈ $2.07 Million		 +5.59%
2015-12-31 GBX16.08 Billion
≈ $1.96 Million		 +12.75%
2014-12-31 GBX14.26 Billion
≈ $1.74 Million		 -3.73%
2013-12-31 GBX14.81 Billion
≈ $1.80 Million		 -5.73%
2012-12-31 GBX15.72 Billion
≈ $1.91 Million		 +5.33%
2011-12-31 GBX14.92 Billion
≈ $1.82 Million		 -1.04%
2010-12-31 GBX15.08 Billion
≈ $1.83 Million		 +20.28%
2009-12-31 GBX12.54 Billion
≈ $1.53 Million		 +20.86%
2008-12-31 GBX10.37 Billion
≈ $1.26 Million		 -19.09%
2007-12-31 GBX12.82 Billion
≈ $1.56 Million		 +9.83%
2006-12-31 GBX11.67 Billion
≈ $1.42 Million		 +33.17%
2005-12-31 GBX8.77 Billion
≈ $1.07 Million		 +14.89%
2004-12-31 GBX7.63 Billion
≈ $928.23K		 +69.50%
2003-12-31 GBX4.50 Billion
≈ $547.64K		 -15.27%
2002-12-31 GBX5.31 Billion
≈ $646.37K		 -32.40%
2001-12-31 GBX7.86 Billion
≈ $956.21K		 -43.35%
2000-12-31 GBX13.87 Billion
≈ $1.69 Million		 +66.44%
1999-12-31 GBX8.34 Billion
≈ $1.01 Million		 +61.80%
1998-12-31 GBX5.15 Billion
≈ $626.82K		 -55.64%
1997-12-31 GBX11.61 Billion
≈ $1.41 Million		 +52.80%
1996-12-31 GBX7.60 Billion
≈ $924.79K		 +5.47%
1995-12-31 GBX7.21 Billion
≈ $876.84K		 +4.74%
1994-12-31 GBX6.88 Billion
≈ $837.17K		 +4.83%
1993-12-31 GBX6.56 Billion
≈ $798.58K		 +3.41%
1992-12-31 GBX6.35 Billion
≈ $772.27K		 +16.30%
1991-12-31 GBX5.46 Billion
≈ $664.05K		 +17.60%
1990-12-31 GBX4.64 Billion
≈ $564.68K		 +10.50%
1989-12-31 GBX4.20 Billion
≈ $511.04K		 -23.75%
1988-12-31 GBX5.51 Billion
≈ $670.18K		 +11.37%
1987-12-31 GBX4.95 Billion
≈ $601.78K		 -7.80%
1986-12-31 GBX5.36 Billion
≈ $652.72K		 -6.90%
1985-12-31 GBX5.76 Billion
≈ $701.10K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Unilever PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 784.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX44.28 Billion 284.80%
Common Stock GBX85.10 Million 0.55%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-73.45 Billion -472.40%
Other Components GBX44.63 Billion 287.06%
Total Equity GBX15.55 Billion 100.00%

Unilever PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Unilever PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Guizhou Redstar Developing Co Ltd
SHG:600367
 $1.17 Billion
Limin Chemical Co Ltd
SHE:002734
 $1.17 Billion
Barloworld Ltd
JSE:BAW
 $1.17 Billion
Lithium Argentina AG
NYSE:LAR
 $1.17 Billion
MRC Global Inc
NYSE:MRC
 $1.17 Billion
Taiyuan Heavy Industry Co Ltd
SHG:600169
 $1.17 Billion
Zhejiang Tiantie Industry Co Ltd
SHE:300587
 $1.17 Billion
Yindu Kitchen Equipment Co Ltd
SHG:603277
 $1.17 Billion

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Unilever PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 19,990,000,000 to 15,548,991,000, a change of -4,441,009,000 (-22.2%).
  • Net income of 5,985,934,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 4,372,599,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 1,482,736,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 6,913,285,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 11,484,893,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX5.99 Billion +38.5%
Dividends Paid GBX4.37 Billion -28.12%
Share Repurchases GBX1.48 Billion -9.54%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX6.91 Billion +44.46%
Other Changes GBX-11.48 Billion -73.86%
Total Change GBX- -22.22%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Unilever PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 622.21x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2635.53x to 622.21x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-12-31 GBX1.67 GBX4407.00 x
1986-12-31 GBX1.60 GBX4407.00 x
1987-12-31 GBX1.33 GBX4407.00 x
1988-12-31 GBX1.51 GBX4407.00 x
1989-12-31 GBX1.12 GBX4407.00 x
1990-12-31 GBX1.23 GBX4407.00 x
1991-12-31 GBX1.48 GBX4407.00 x
1992-12-31 GBX1.75 GBX4407.00 x
1993-12-31 GBX1.90 GBX4407.00 x
1994-12-31 GBX2.03 GBX4407.00 x
1995-12-31 GBX2.07 GBX4407.00 x
1996-12-31 GBX2.18 GBX4407.00 x
1997-12-31 GBX3.43 GBX4407.00 x
1998-12-31 GBX1.44 GBX4407.00 x
1999-12-31 GBX2.37 GBX4407.00 x
2000-12-31 GBX3.88 GBX4407.00 x
2001-12-31 GBX2.37 GBX4407.00 x
2002-12-31 GBX1.52 GBX4407.00 x
2003-12-31 GBX1.38 GBX4407.00 x
2004-12-31 GBX2.40 GBX4407.00 x
2005-12-31 GBX2.81 GBX4407.00 x
2006-12-31 GBX3.78 GBX4407.00 x
2007-12-31 GBX4.16 GBX4407.00 x
2008-12-31 GBX3.42 GBX4407.00 x
2009-12-31 GBX4.15 GBX4407.00 x
2010-12-31 GBX4.99 GBX4407.00 x
2011-12-31 GBX4.91 GBX4407.00 x
2012-12-31 GBX5.20 GBX4407.00 x
2013-12-31 GBX4.91 GBX4407.00 x
2014-12-31 GBX4.74 GBX4407.00 x
2015-12-31 GBX5.41 GBX4407.00 x
2016-12-31 GBX5.73 GBX4407.00 x
2017-12-31 GBX4.84 GBX4407.00 x
2018-12-31 GBX4.29 GBX4407.00 x
2019-12-31 GBX5.02 GBX4407.00 x
2020-12-31 GBX5.81 GBX4407.00 x
2021-12-31 GBX6.56 GBX4407.00 x
2022-12-31 GBX7.26 GBX4407.00 x
2023-12-31 GBX7.15 GBX4407.00 x
2024-12-31 GBX7.97 GBX4407.00 x
2025-12-31 GBX7.08 GBX4407.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Unilever PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 38.50%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 12.07%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.70x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 4.54x
  • Recent ROE (38.50%) is above the historical average (35.37%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1985 15.58% 3.09% 1.79x 2.82x GBX299.62 Million
1986 17.91% 3.87% 1.25x 3.70x GBX405.18 Million
1987 26.34% 4.71% 1.66x 3.38x GBX696.35 Million
1988 26.60% 4.87% 1.56x 3.51x GBX803.08 Million
1989 37.27% 4.87% 1.59x 4.80x GBX982.25 Million
1990 32.73% 4.03% 1.77x 4.59x GBX896.39 Million
1991 33.86% 4.98% 1.71x 3.99x GBX1.14 Billion
1992 28.77% 5.23% 1.54x 3.57x GBX1.06 Billion
1993 28.11% 4.65% 1.66x 3.63x GBX1.11 Billion
1994 30.51% 5.26% 1.64x 3.53x GBX1.34 Billion
1995 26.71% 4.67% 1.63x 3.51x GBX1.11 Billion
1996 31.62% 4.80% 1.84x 3.58x GBX1.51 Billion
1997 45.41% 11.19% 1.51x 2.68x GBX3.90 Billion
1998 60.39% 7.28% 1.26x 6.59x GBX2.33 Billion
1999 38.47% 6.76% 1.56x 3.65x GBX2.17 Billion
2000 14.03% 2.32% 0.83x 7.31x GBX501.26 Million
2001 25.55% 3.52% 0.99x 7.36x GBX1.12 Billion
2002 43.85% 4.42% 1.10x 9.01x GBX1.59 Billion
2003 44.11% 6.21% 1.11x 6.41x GBX1.43 Billion
2004 37.93% 7.14% 1.05x 5.07x GBX2.03 Billion
2005 45.04% 9.81% 0.97x 4.72x GBX2.93 Billion
2006 42.25% 11.97% 1.07x 3.30x GBX3.62 Billion
2007 31.39% 9.67% 1.08x 3.01x GBX2.65 Billion
2008 50.53% 12.41% 1.12x 3.63x GBX4.03 Billion
2009 27.93% 8.46% 1.08x 3.07x GBX2.16 Billion
2010 29.30% 9.59% 1.08x 2.84x GBX2.80 Billion
2011 29.75% 9.15% 0.98x 3.32x GBX2.82 Billion
2012 29.55% 8.73% 1.11x 3.05x GBX2.96 Billion
2013 33.76% 9.72% 1.09x 3.17x GBX3.41 Billion
2014 37.88% 10.68% 1.01x 3.52x GBX3.81 Billion
2015 31.80% 9.21% 1.02x 3.39x GBX3.37 Billion
2016 31.70% 9.83% 0.93x 3.45x GBX3.55 Billion
2017 44.41% 11.27% 0.89x 4.42x GBX4.69 Billion
2018 81.14% 18.42% 0.86x 5.14x GBX8.23 Billion
2019 42.64% 10.82% 0.80x 4.91x GBX4.31 Billion
2020 36.56% 11.00% 0.75x 4.43x GBX4.05 Billion
2021 35.36% 11.53% 0.70x 4.39x GBX4.34 Billion
2022 40.18% 12.72% 0.77x 4.09x GBX5.74 Billion
2023 35.84% 10.88% 0.79x 4.16x GBX4.68 Billion
2024 28.73% 9.45% 0.76x 3.99x GBX3.75 Billion
2025 38.50% 12.07% 0.70x 4.54x GBX4.43 Billion

Industry Comparison

This section compares Unilever PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Household & Personal Products
  • Average net assets among peers: $359,466,845
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 14.25%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Unilever PLC (ULVR) GBX17.61 Billion 15.58% 3.01x $1.17 Billion
Cel AI PLC (CLAI) $-83.24K 0.00% 0.00x $87.49K
Creightons Plc (CRL) $7.14 Million 7.85% 0.50x $179.26K
McBride plc (MCB) $51.40 Million 32.30% 4.90x $3.30 Million
PZ Cussons PLC (PZC) $359.40 Million 11.80% 0.50x $3.93 Million
Revolution Beauty Group PLC (REVB) $-17.06 Million 0.00% 0.00x $368.25K
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (RKT) $2.38 Billion 39.33% 1.46x $386.42 Million
Venture Life Group PLC (VLG) $75.66 Million 0.69% 0.66x $837.60K
Warpaint London PLC (W7L) $14.28 Million 22.00% 0.31x $1.74 Million

About Unilever PLC

LSE:ULVR UK Household & Personal Products
Market Cap
$1.17 Billion
GBX9.63 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#8429 Global
#25 in UK
Share Price
GBX4407.00
Change (1 day)
+2.56%
52-Week Range
GBX4160.00 - GBX5472.00
All Time High
GBX5472.00
Categories
Companies in UK Household & Personal Products
About

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods segments. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment engages in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; skin care products, including face, hand, and body moisturizers; and Prestige b… Read more