UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UVV - US9134561094 - Common Stock
52.51 USD
-0.23 (-0.44%)
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UVV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 8 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. UVV has an average financial health and profitability rating. UVV scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally UVV also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UVV was profitable.
UVV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years UVV has always been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: UVV reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UVV (3.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UVV has a Return On Equity of 7.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UVV outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.93%, UVV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UVV is significantly below the industry average of 14.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.93%) for UVV is above the 3 year average (6.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 7.59% | ||
| ROIC | 6.93% |
ROA(3y)3.98%
ROA(5y)3.81%
ROE(3y)7.91%
ROE(5y)7.37%
ROIC(3y)6.47%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
1.3 Margins
UVV has a worse Profit Margin (3.74%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
UVV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UVV has a Operating Margin (8.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UVV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UVV's Gross Margin of 18.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UVV is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
UVV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.74% | ||
| GM | 18.86% |
OM growth 3Y0.14%
OM growth 5Y2.72%
PM growth 3Y-7.81%
PM growth 5Y-2.99%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UVV is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UVV has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UVV has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for UVV is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that UVV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UVV (2.83) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
UVV has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.37. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as UVV would need 7.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UVV has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that UVV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UVV (0.79) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
UVV has a Current Ratio of 2.70. This indicates that UVV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
UVV has a Current ratio of 2.70. This is in the better half of the industry: UVV outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that UVV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, UVV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UVV shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.89%.
Measured over the past 5 years, UVV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.75% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.01% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
EPS 3Y2.88%
EPS 5Y5.75%
EPS Q2Q%31.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y11.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%6.11%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UVV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.95% on average per year.
UVV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.56%
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of UVV.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UVV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. UVV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.28, the valuation of UVV can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UVV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UVV is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.08. UVV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UVV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UVV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UVV is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UVV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.20%, which is a nice return.
UVV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.63. UVV pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
UVV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UVV has a limited annual growth rate of 1.16%.
UVV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
72.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UVV. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
UVV's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP72.07%
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.07%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner Change6.73%
Market Cap1.31B
Revenue(TTM)2.99B
Net Income(TTM)111.64M
Analysts0
Price Target79.56 (51.51%)
Short Float %3.87%
Short Ratio4.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.2% |
Yearly Dividend3.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.16%
DP72.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 1.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6 |
EPS(TTM)4.44
EY8.46%
EPS(NY)4.66
Fwd EY8.87%
FCF(TTM)6.31
FCFY12.02%
OCF(TTM)8.12
OCFY15.46%
SpS120.02
BVpS59.06
TBVpS48.35
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)2.06
Graham Number76.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 7.59% | ||
| ROCE | 11.13% | ||
| ROIC | 6.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.94% | ||
| OM | 8.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.74% | ||
| GM | 18.86% | ||
| FCFM | 5.26% |
ROA(3y)3.98%
ROA(5y)3.81%
ROE(3y)7.91%
ROE(5y)7.37%
ROIC(3y)6.47%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)6.82%
ROICexc(5y)6.64%
ROICexgc(3y)7.71%
ROICexgc(5y)7.56%
ROCE(3y)9.75%
ROCE(5y)9.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.75%
OM growth 3Y0.14%
OM growth 5Y2.72%
PM growth 3Y-7.81%
PM growth 5Y-2.99%
GM growth 3Y-1.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 140.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score6
WACC9.21%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)104.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.89%
EPS 3Y2.88%
EPS 5Y5.75%
EPS Q2Q%31.5%
EPS Next Y26.56%
EPS Next 2Y10.95%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y11.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%6.11%
Revenue Next Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y1.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.46%
EBIT growth 3Y12.06%
EBIT growth 5Y12.03%
EBIT Next Year33.84%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.65%
OCF growth 3Y93.86%
OCF growth 5Y97.43%
UNIVERSAL CORP/VA / UVV FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNIVERSAL CORP/VA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UVV.
What is the valuation status of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) stock?
UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) is 11.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.89.
How sustainable is the dividend of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) stock?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 72.07%.