The Procter & Gamble Company vs Unilever PLC

Full side-by-side comparison — 2026

Data as of Apr 04, 2026 · Updated automatically

9
PG Wins
0
Tie
10
UL Wins

PG

Price USD 143.10
P/E Ratio 21.4x
Div Yield 0.0295%
Beta 0.34
Sector Consumer Defensive

UL

Price USD 55.45
P/E Ratio 18.5x
Div Yield 0.0413%
Beta 0.26
Sector Consumer Staples

Price Overview

Metric PG UL
Current Price 143.10 55.45
Previous Close 144.09 56.06

Valuation

Metric PG UL
Trailing P/E 21.41 18.48
Forward P/E 19.73 14.14
Price / Book 6.43 6.72
Price / Sales 3.97 2.40
EV / EBITDA 14.48 13.47

Dividends & Income

Metric PG UL
Dividend Yield 0.0295% 0.0413%
Dividend Rate (Annual) 4.23 1.98
5-Year Avg Yield 2.40% 3.52%
Payout Ratio 0.6121% 0.7855%

Risk & Financial Health

Metric PG UL
Beta (Volatility) 0.34 0.26
Debt / Equity 68.72 160.79
Quick Ratio 0.47 0.50
Current Ratio 0.72 0.79

Growth & Profitability

Metric PG UL
Revenue Growth 0.0150% -0.0320%
Earnings Growth -0.0540% -0.0340%
Return on Equity 0.3156% 0.3096%
Revenue / Share 36.40 23.12
Trailing EPS 6.75 3.00
Forward EPS 7.33 3.92

Analyst Targets

Metric PG UL
Analyst Mean Target 167.59 70.37
Analyst High Target 186.00 79.65
Analyst Low Target 148.00 64.68

Bottom Line: PG vs UL

Unilever PLC (UL) leads on 10 of 19 comparable metrics.

The Procter & Gamble Company has a higher Revenue Growth (1.50% vs -3.20%), which indicates the business is expanding faster
The Procter & Gamble Company has a lower Debt / Equity (68.72 vs 160.79), which generally indicates a stronger balance sheet
The Procter & Gamble Company has a higher Trailing EPS (6.75 vs 3.00), which means higher earnings per share over the last 12 months

This comparison is based on publicly available financial data and is for informational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

PG The Procter & Gamble Company

Best for Growth Investors
• Higher Revenue Growth: 1.50%
• Higher Return on Equity: 31.56%
• Higher Forward EPS: 7.33

UL Unilever PLC

Best for Value Investors
• Lower Trailing P/E: 18.48
• Lower Forward P/E: 14.14
• Lower Price / Sales: 2.40
Best for Income Investors
• Higher Dividend Yield: 4.13%
• Higher 5-Year Avg Yield: 3.52%
Best for Conservative Investors
• Lower Beta (Volatility): 0.26
• Higher Quick Ratio: 0.50
• Higher Current Ratio: 0.79

Analyst Upside / Downside

PG
+17.1%
UL
+26.9%

Based on analyst mean price targets. Estimates are not guaranteed and may not reflect future performance.

About These Companies

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

Consumer Defensive · United States · NYQ

The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It operates through Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care segments. The company offers conditioners, shampoos, styling aids, and treatments under the Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, and Rejoice brands; antiperspirants, deodorants, and personal cleansing products under the Native, Old Spice, Safeguard, and Secret brands; and facial moisturizers, cleaners, and treatments under the Olay and SK-II brands. It also provides blades, …

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Unilever PLC (UL)

Consumer Staples · United Kingdom · NYQ

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through four segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment offers hair care, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; face, hand, and body moisturizer skin care products; and Prestige Beauty and Wellbeing products. The Personal Care segment provides soap and shower skin cleansing products; and deodorant and oral care, including toothpaste, toothbrush, and …

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a better dividend yield, PG or UL?
Unilever PLC currently has the higher dividend yield. The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) yields 2.95% while Unilever PLC (UL) yields 4.13%. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.
Which is more volatile, PG or UL?
The Procter & Gamble Company is more volatile based on beta. The Procter & Gamble Company has a beta of 0.34 and Unilever PLC has a beta of 0.26. A beta above 1.0 means higher volatility than the overall market.
Which is cheaper by P/E ratio, PG or UL?
Unilever PLC has the lower trailing P/E ratio. The Procter & Gamble Company trades at 21.4x earnings while Unilever PLC trades at 18.5x. A lower P/E may suggest better relative value, but could also reflect lower growth expectations.
Which has more analyst upside, PG or UL?
Based on mean analyst price targets, Unilever PLC has more upside potential. The Procter & Gamble Company has +17.1% upside and Unilever PLC has +26.9% upside from current prices. Analyst estimates are not guaranteed.
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