Hindustan Unilever Limited
HINDUNILVR
Rank in Stocks
#505
Hindustan Unilever Limited operates as a prominent consumer goods entity,... Hindustan Unilever Limited operates as a prominent consumer goods entity, manufacturing and distributing a diverse portfolio of home care, personal care, food, and refreshment items. Its market reach extends throughout India and into global territories. The company's business activities are structured into distinct segments. The Home Care division supplies essentials such as detergent bars, powders, and liquids, scourers, and is also involved in water treatment and purification systems. The Beauty & Personal Care segment offers products for oral, skin, and hair hygiene, alongside soaps, deodorants, talcum powder, color cosmetics, and salon services. Within the Foods & Refreshment segment, consumers find culinary products like tomato and fruit-based items and soups, as well as beverages such as tea and coffee, health-focused drinks, ice creams, and frozen desserts. An "Others" segment manages export operations and consignment sales. Furthermore, the company holds interests in beauty salons, contract manufacturing (job work), discharge trusts, and real estate. Founded in 1888, the organization is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and functions as a subsidiary of Unilever Plc.
Share Price
$20.50
Market Cap
$48.17B
Change (1 day)
-1.55%
Change (1 year)
-30.69%
Country
IN
Trade Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR)
Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 21.07%
According to Hindustan Unilever Limited latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 21.07%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 21.90%.
Operating Margin history for Hindustan Unilever Limited from 2003 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 21.07% | -1.95% |
| 2025 | 21.49% | -1.87% |
| 2024 | 21.90% | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 21.60% | -4.38% |
| 2022 | 22.59% | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 22.62% | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 22.30% | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 21.13% | 7.92% |
| 2018 | 19.58% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 18.14% | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 17.91% | 17.60% |
| 2015 | 15.23% | 3.46% |
| 2014 | 14.72% | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 14.12% | 4.21% |
| 2012 | 13.55% | 9.36% |
| 2011 | 12.39% | -7.05% |
| 2010 | 13.33% | 12.30% |
| 2009 | 11.87% | -3.02% |
| 2007 | 12.24% | 6.90% |
| 2006 | 11.45% | 6.12% |
| 2005 | 10.79% | 0.00% |
| 2004 | 10.79% | -9.63% |
| 2003 | 11.94% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.69% | -98.92% |
US
|
|
| 19.38% | -99.08% |
FR
|
|
| 20.65% | -99.02% |
US
|
|
| 11.14% | -99.47% |
US
|
|
| 0.00% | - |
DE
|
What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.