Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Household & Personal Products

Hindustan Unilever Limited, a fast-moving consumer good company, manufactures and sells food, home care, personal care, and refreshment products in India and internationally. The company operates through Home Care, Beauty & Personal Care, Foods & Refreshment, and Others segments. The Home Care segment engages in detergent bars and powders, detergent liquids, scourers, water business, purifiers business, etc. The Beauty & Personal Care segment provides oral, skin, and hair care products; and soaps, deodorants, talcum powder, color cosmetics, salon services, etc. The Foods & Refreshment segment provides culinary products, including tomato-based products, fruit-based products, soups, etc.; and tea, coffee, nutrition drinks, ice-cream, and frozen desserts. The Others segment engages in activities, such as export, consignment, etc. The company is also involved in the job work, real estate, and discharge trust businesses. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for HINDUNILVR
Revenue projections for HINDUNILVR

Hindustan Unilever Limited is projected to see a decline in revenue compared to last year, which could lead to investor caution. A drop in earnings is often viewed as a negative signal for profitability, making it more difficult for the company to maintain investor confidence in its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.091000
forwardPE 48.058964
debtToEquity 3.611000
earningsGrowth 0.036000
revenueGrowth 0.020000
grossMargins 0.506530
operatingMargins 0.207560
trailingEps 46.260000
forwardEps 50.136330

HINDUNILVR's current ratio of 1.091 means the company has enough liquidity to meet its short-term debt obligations. With sufficient cash reserves and current assets, HINDUNILVR can comfortably cover its liabilities, reflecting a strong financial outlook.
Positive gross and operating margins for HINDUNILVR suggest that the company is operating profitably. These margins highlight HINDUNILVR's efficiency in managing costs while maintaining healthy revenue streams, contributing to its overall financial strength.
HINDUNILVR's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals that the company is anticipated to be more profitable this year than last. This growth expectation highlights HINDUNILVR's potential for increased earnings and a stronger financial performance in the upcoming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for HINDUNILVR
Price projections for HINDUNILVR

The price of Hindustan Unilever Limited has consistently been close to the lower limit of expectations. This trend may point to challenges in the company's performance, leading to concerns about its future growth potential.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for HINDUNILVR
Insider Transactions for HINDUNILVR


Recent trading of Hindustan Unilever Limited stock saw 4 sales, with market price at 2477.2125244140625 per share.There were 1 transactions to buy HINDUNILVR stock, with market price of 2425.199951171875.The recent trend of increased buying at HINDUNILVR's current price levels may indicate a favorable market sentiment. This could point to a positive outlook for the stock, as investors show growing confidence through higher buy activity.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for HINDUNILVR
Recommendations trend for HINDUNILVR


Analysts are favoring Hindustan Unilever Limited with a buy bias, highlighting the stock's potential as a solid investment. This recommendation might drive more investors to consider Hindustan Unilever Limited as a secure and profitable option for their money, contributing to a broader positive sentiment in the market.