Hindustan Unilever Limited: An Indian Success Story
In the Forbes 2018 list of ‘The World’s Most Innovative Companies’, HUL stands at #8
globally and at #1 in India.
HUL is among the top 5 most valuable companies in India.
In the Forbes 2018 list of ‘The World’s Most Innovative Companies’, HUL stands at #8
globally and at #1 in India.
HUL is among the top 5 most valuable companies in India.
It’s the market leader in Indian consumer products with presence in over 20 consumer
categories such as soaps, tea, detergents and shampoos amongst others with over
700 million Indian consumers using its products.
categories such as soaps, tea, detergents and shampoos amongst others with over
700 million Indian consumers using its products.
And what does it manufacture? Nothing. It outsources all the manufacturing.
HUL doesn't have to spend money importing costly machinery to make these
products. In other words, HUL doesn't need to invest in 'assets'.
HUL doesn't have to spend money importing costly machinery to make these
products. In other words, HUL doesn't need to invest in 'assets'.
Thus, HUL saves a lot of money by not having to spend it in the first place. It pays out
this cash as dividends to shareholders. A perfect ‘Click-of-a-Button’ stock.
Back in January 2002, one could have invested in HUL for just Rs 220.5 per share.
this cash as dividends to shareholders. A perfect ‘Click-of-a-Button’ stock.
Back in January 2002, one could have invested in HUL for just Rs 220.5 per share.
But ,today HUL's shares were selling for Rs 1600+ each - A 650%+ return.
