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

HINDUNILVR's revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.33300
forwardPE 44.76634
debtToEquity 3.32200
earningsGrowth -0.03800
revenueGrowth 0.03000
grossMargins 0.51170
operatingMargins 0.20664
trailingEps 45.22000
forwardEps 0.00000

HINDUNILVR's current ratio of 1.333 reflects its strong liquidity position. The company has enough cash reserves and current assets to service its short-term debt obligations, signaling that HINDUNILVR is financially well-prepared to meet its liabilities without difficulty.
HINDUNILVR's low earnings and revenue growth point to a potential decline in profits. This signals a downturn in financial performance, suggesting that the company might face challenges in maintaining its current level of profitability.
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.

Price projections:

Price projections for HINDUNILVR
Price projections for HINDUNILVR

HINDUNILVR's price projections have been revised downward over time, reflecting a shift in sentiment among analysts. The steady decline in projections points to a more cautious outlook on the company's future performance.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for HINDUNILVR
Insider Transactions for HINDUNILVR


5 HINDUNILVR transactions were recorded, when the market price was 2644.2400390625.1 HINDUNILVR stock purchases took place, with market price of 2343.14990234375.Hindustan Unilever Limited has experienced more selling activity at current price levels, which could suggest a bearish outlook. If the trend of increased selling continues, it may result in further price declines for the stock.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for HINDUNILVR
Recommendations trend for HINDUNILVR


A recent buy bias from analysts toward Hindustan Unilever Limited may inspire confidence in investors, who could view the stock as a promising investment. This positive sentiment suggests that Hindustan Unilever Limited might be an appealing option for those looking to grow their wealth through stock market investments.