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 revenues are expected to fall below last year's, and this forecast tends to raise concerns among investors. A revenue drop can negatively impact the company's profitability, making investors more cautious about their positions due to the risks of declining financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.333000
forwardPE 45.992237
debtToEquity 3.322000
earningsGrowth -0.038000
revenueGrowth 0.030000
grossMargins 0.515570
operatingMargins 0.208810
trailingEps 45.220000
forwardEps 0.000000

HINDUNILVR's current ratio being 1.333 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that HINDUNILVR can meet its financial obligations with ease.
HINDUNILVR's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that its profits could shrink. This points to a potential downturn in the company's financial outlook and may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
HINDUNILVR's positive gross and operating margins highlight its strong profitability. The company's ability to control costs while generating revenue indicates efficient operations and a healthy financial position.

Price projections:

Price projections for HINDUNILVR
Price projections for HINDUNILVR

Hindustan Unilever Limited's price projections have been steadily revised down, pointing to declining confidence in the company's outlook. This suggests that analysts are becoming more conservative in their expectations for Hindustan Unilever Limited's future performance.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for HINDUNILVR
Insider Transactions for HINDUNILVR


6 HINDUNILVR sales were executed, with market price at 2575.2750244140625.There were 2 buy transactions of Hindustan Unilever Limited stock, with market price at 2338.875 per share.Investors have been purchasing HINDUNILVR more than selling it at current price levels, which may reflect optimism. This pattern suggests that the market expects favorable outcomes for the stock, leading to increased buying interest.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for HINDUNILVR
Recommendations trend for HINDUNILVR


Analysts' buy bias toward HINDUNILVR suggests the stock is seen as a solid investment, potentially motivating investors to consider it for their portfolios. With this positive outlook, HINDUNILVR is likely to be viewed as a secure place to allocate funds, driving further interest in the stock.