Financial Summary of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
Hindustan Unilever Limited is India’s largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company with a
90-year heritage in the country. With having a wide and resilient portfolio of 50+ brands, spanning
16 FMCG categories, which are a part of everyday life of millions of consumers across India. HUL
leads the FMCG Sector. Sanjiv Mehta is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL).
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) - Financial Summary
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Highlights:
Revenue: ₹60580 Cr
Net Profit: ₹10145 Cr
Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹43.07
Gross Margin: 47.3%
Operating Margin: 22.6%
Dividend Per Share: ₹39 (Interim + Final)
Key Financial Ratios:
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 58.22
Return on Equity (ROE): 20.11
Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.0253
Current Ratio: 1.41
Operational Metrics:
Number of Brands: 52
Number of Employees: 21000
Distribution Reach: Distribution at villages: Network covers about 50,000 villages,reaching 250
million consumers through 6000 sub-stockists.
Manufacturing Facilities: 29 plants across India
Recent Developments:
Expanded product portfolio with the launch of new skincare and hygiene products.
Strengthened distribution network with focus on rural markets.
Collaborated with local farmers for sourcing sustainable raw materials.
Implemented cost-saving initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Market Performance:
The company's market capitalization stands at ₹ 5.88 trillion INR
Analyst consensus remains generally positive, with a majority of recommendations as "Buy."
Challenges and Opportunities:
Rising raw material costs pose a challenge to profit margins.
Increasing demand for eco-friendly products presents growth opportunities.
Expansion into international markets could diversify revenue streams.
Outlook:
Hindustan Unilever Limited continues to demonstrate resilience in a dynamic market
environment. With a strong brand portfolio, expanding distribution network, and focus on
sustainability, the company is poised to navigate challenges and leverage opportunities for
sustained growth in the coming year.
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