The company has reduced its share count over this period, returning value to shareholders through buybacks.
Diluted shares outstanding: 3.59B (2021) → 3.50B (2025)
Unicharm Corporation, founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1941, operates as a global enterprise engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of consumer and industrial products. Its diverse offerings span several major categories: The baby and childcare segment includes disposable diapers and baby wipes, marketed under well-known labels such as Moony, MamyPoko, Oyasumiman, and Torepanman. For feminine hygiene, the company provides sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners, and sanitary shorts, prominently featuring the Sofy, Center-In, and Unicharm brands. In wellness and healthcare, Unicharm supplies adult incontinence solutions, including various napkin-type pads, pants-style and tape-fastened diapers, and specialized urine pads, primarily under the Lifree and Charmnap brands. Additionally, they produce masks carrying the Unicharm brand. Their household and cosmetic range features cleaning sheets (Wave), cosmetic cotton and wet wipes (Silcot), and paper towels (Cook Up). The pet care division offers a comprehensive selection of items such as pet foods (e.g., Grand Deli, Best Balance, Physicalife Dog, Silver Plate, Manner Wear, Deo Sheet, Silver Spoon, AllWell, Physicalife Cat, Deo Toilet, Deo Sand, Deo Clean, Aiken Genki, Neko Genki), excrement cleanup sheets, system toilets, and pet disposable diapers. Beyond these consumer goods, Unicharm is also involved in the production and sale of industrial materials and food-packaging materials. The company’s operations extend across Japan and into international markets.
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ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.
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Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.
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FCF margin between 10% and 20%. Every $100 in sales becomes $10 to $20 in real cash.
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Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.
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P/E under 10. The price tag is small relative to last year's profit.
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Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.
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