UL vs. AVGO
UL (Unilever PLC) and AVGO (Broadcom Inc.) are both stocks. UL operates in Household & Personal Products (Consumer Defensive), while AVGO operates in Semiconductors (Technology). Over the past 10 years, UL returned 5.17%/yr vs 40.73%/yr for AVGO. At a 0.22 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.
Performance
UL vs. AVGO - Performance Comparison
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Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, UL achieves a -3.56% return, which is significantly lower than AVGO's 9.67% return. Over the past 10 years, UL has underperformed AVGO with an annualized return of 5.17%, while AVGO has yielded a comparatively higher 40.73% annualized return.
UL
- 1D
- -0.63%
- 1M
- 6.16%
- 6M
- -2.23%
- YTD
- -3.56%
- 1Y
- -4.56%
- 3Y*
- 5.22%
- 5Y*
- 2.26%
- 10Y*
- 5.17%
- ALL TIME*
- 9.38%
AVGO
- 1D
- 1.98%
- 1M
- -7.92%
- 6M
- 7.92%
- YTD
- 9.67%
- 1Y
- 34.44%
- 3Y*
- 63.51%
- 5Y*
- 54.04%
- 10Y*
- 40.73%
- ALL TIME*
- 40.58%
UL vs. AVGO - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UL Unilever PLC | -3.56% | 5.96% | 20.90% | -0.17% | -2.82% | -7.61% | 9.04% | 12.88% | -2.34% | 40.15% |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 9.67% | 50.63% | 110.49% | 104.18% | -13.27% | 56.48% | 44.88% | 29.05% | 2.18% | 48.19% |
Correlation
The correlation between UL and AVGO is -0.22, meaning they tend to move in opposite directions. This is especially valuable for risk management - when one declines, the other has historically tended to hold steady or rise.
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.22 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | -0.09 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.04 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.13 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 6, 2009 | 0.22 |
The correlation between UL and AVGO shifts across timeframes, from -0.22 (1 year) to 0.22 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.
Fundamentals
UL:
$133.56B
AVGO:
$1.80T
UL:
€5.38
AVGO:
$6.01
UL:
10.07
AVGO:
62.92
UL:
1.97
AVGO:
0.78
UL:
1.09
AVGO:
24.45
UL:
7.67
AVGO:
21.03
UL:
€109.27B
AVGO:
$75.47B
UL:
€90.89B
AVGO:
$50.53B
UL:
€24.12B
AVGO:
$42.03B
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Return for Risk
UL vs. AVGO — Risk / Return Rank
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AVGO
UL vs. AVGO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Unilever PLC (UL) and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| UL | AVGO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.94 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 1.16 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.18 | 1.21 | -1.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.35 | 2.49 | -2.84 |
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Drawdowns
UL vs. AVGO - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum UL drawdown since its inception was -53.55%, which is greater than AVGO's maximum drawdown of -48.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UL and AVGO.
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Drawdown Indicators
| UL | AVGO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.55% | -48.30% | -5.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.09% | -28.67% | +3.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.09% | -41.15% | +16.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.09% | -41.15% | +16.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.13% | -48.30% | +18.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.44% | -21.35% | +5.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.62% | -8.05% | -2.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 13.20% | 13.84% | -0.64% |
Volatility
UL vs. AVGO - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Unilever PLC (UL) is 6.50%, while Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) has a volatility of 13.79%. This indicates that UL experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AVGO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| UL | AVGO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.50% | 13.79% | -7.29% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 17.27% | 34.41% | -17.14% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.22% | 47.31% | -25.09% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.04% | 43.87% | -22.83% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.52% | 39.68% | -18.16% |
Dividends
UL vs. AVGO - Dividend Comparison
UL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.68%, more than AVGO's 0.67% yield.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 0.67% | 0.70% | 0.94% | 1.71% | 3.02% | 2.24% | 3.05% | 3.54% | 3.11% | 1.87% | 1.43% | 1.13% |
UL Unilever PLC | 3.68% | 3.51% | 3.29% | 3.83% | 3.57% | 3.77% | 3.07% | 3.18% | 3.49% | 2.80% | 3.42% | 3.02% |
Financials
UL vs. AVGO - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Unilever PLC and Broadcom Inc.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
UL vs. AVGO - Profitability Comparison
UL - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Unilever PLC reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 18.38B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.
AVGO - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Broadcom Inc. reported a gross profit of 14.92B and revenue of 22.19B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 67.2%.
UL - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Unilever PLC reported an operating income of 4.13B and revenue of 18.38B, resulting in an operating margin of 22.5%.
AVGO - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Broadcom Inc. reported an operating income of 10.87B and revenue of 22.19B, resulting in an operating margin of 49.0%.
UL - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Unilever PLC reported a net income of 2.56B and revenue of 18.38B, resulting in a net margin of 14.0%.
AVGO - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Broadcom Inc. reported a net income of 9.31B and revenue of 22.19B, resulting in a net margin of 42.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
UL and AVGO have a correlation of -0.22, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.
AVGO has higher volatility (13.79%) compared to UL (6.50%). In terms of maximum drawdown, UL dropped -53.55% vs AVGO's -48.30%.
AVGO currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.73 vs -0.21), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.
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