Unilever NV Profit Margin

Unilever NV (UNLVF) currently reports a profit margin of 11.89% as of June 2020. That compares with 9.54% in the prior-year period — up 24.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.6%. Use the charts on this page to explore Unilever NV's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Unilever NV's profit margin increased from 9.54% to 11.89% — a 24.6% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Unilever NV's profit margin of 11.89% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.6%. That is roughly 18.6% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Unilever NV's current 11.89% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.6%) and against UNLVF's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 11.89%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.6%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Unilever NV, and consider following UNLVF for alerts when major investors trade the stock.