UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:UVV • US9134561094

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This UVV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. UVV Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year UVV was profitable.
  • In the past year UVV had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years UVV has been profitable.
  • In multiple years UVV reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
UVV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUVV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.83%, UVV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.75%, UVV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UVV has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: UVV outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • UVV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.46%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 5.75%
ROIC 6.46%
ROA(3y)3.98%
ROA(5y)3.81%
ROE(3y)7.91%
ROE(5y)7.37%
ROIC(3y)6.47%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
UVV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUVV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • UVV has a Profit Margin of 2.93%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UVV underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UVV has declined.
  • UVV has a Operating Margin (7.83%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UVV has grown nicely.
  • UVV has a Gross Margin of 18.19%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UVV underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UVV has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.83%
PM (TTM) 2.93%
GM 18.19%
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%
UVV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUVV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. UVV Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), UVV is destroying value.
  • UVV has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, UVV has more shares outstanding
  • UVV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
UVV Yearly Shares OutstandingUVV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
UVV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUVV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • UVV has an Altman-Z score of 2.86. This is not the best score and indicates that UVV is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of UVV (2.86) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of UVV is 20.48, which is on the high side as it means it would take UVV, 20.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of UVV (20.48) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that UVV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of UVV (0.73) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 20.48
Altman-Z 2.86
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.66%
UVV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUVV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.91 indicates that UVV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.91, UVV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that UVV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.08, UVV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.08
UVV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUVV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. UVV Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for UVV have decreased strongly by -32.47% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.75% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -3.46% in the past year.
  • UVV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.47%
EPS 3Y2.88%
EPS 5Y5.75%
EPS Q2Q%-44.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%-8.1%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.17% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, UVV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y8.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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.
UVV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUVV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
UVV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUVV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

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4. UVV Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.35 indicates a correct valuation of UVV.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UVV is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UVV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.79.
  • UVV is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.71.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UVV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UVV to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say UVV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.35
Fwd PE 11.71
UVV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUVV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UVV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • UVV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UVV is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.6
EV/EBITDA 6.56
UVV Per share dataUVV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)2.67
EPS Next 2Y8.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%

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5. UVV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.22%, UVV is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • UVV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.30. 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 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.22%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of UVV has a limited annual growth rate of 1.16%.
  • UVV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
UVV Yearly Dividends per shareUVV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • UVV pays out 94.87% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • UVV's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP94.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%
UVV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUVV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M
UVV Dividend Payout.UVV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UVV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UVV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

UNIVERSAL CORP/VA

NYSE:UVV (3/18/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 52 -0.02 (-0.04%)

52.02

-1.27 (-2.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)02-09
Earnings (Next)05-25
Inst Owners84.03%
Inst Owner Change-1.75%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap1.30B
Revenue(TTM)2.91B
Net Income(TTM)85.25M
Analysts0
Price Target79.56 (52.94%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio5.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.22%
Yearly Dividend3.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.16%
DP94.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-15
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.93%
Max EPS beat(2)0.49%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.02%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.35
Fwd PE 11.71
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 24.6
P/OCF 12.87
P/B 0.87
P/tB 1.06
EV/EBITDA 6.56
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY6.52%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY7.77%
SpS116.83
BVpS59.5
TBVpS48.89
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)2.67
Graham Number67.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 5.75%
ROCE 10.06%
ROIC 6.46%
ROICexc 6.66%
ROICexgc 7.4%
OM 7.83%
PM (TTM) 2.93%
GM 18.19%
FCFM 1.81%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 20.48
Debt/EBITDA 3.81
Cap/Depr 86.64%
Cap/Sales 1.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 35.53%
Profit Quality 61.8%
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 2.86
F-Score4
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)-32.47%
EPS 3Y2.88%
EPS 5Y5.75%
EPS Q2Q%-44.35%
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y8.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.46%
Revenue growth 3Y11.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.06%
Sales Q2Q%-8.1%
Revenue Next Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.18%
EBIT growth 3Y12.06%
EBIT growth 5Y12.03%
EBIT Next Year24.34%
EBIT Next 3Y9.01%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.42%
OCF growth 3Y93.86%
OCF growth 5Y97.43%

UNIVERSAL CORP/VA / UVV Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNIVERSAL CORP/VA?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UVV.


What is the valuation status for UVV stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of UVV stock?

UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UVV stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) is expected to grow by 11.34% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for UVV stock?

The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 94.87%.