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

  • UVV had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year UVV had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • UVV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: UVV reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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

  • UVV has a Return On Assets (2.83%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • UVV has a better Return On Equity (5.75%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.46%, UVV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UVV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.62%.
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 worse Profit Margin (2.93%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • UVV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 7.83%, UVV is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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

  • UVV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for UVV has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, UVV has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, UVV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 2.85. 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.
  • UVV has a Altman-Z score of 2.85. This is in the better half of the industry: UVV outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • UVV has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.48. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UVV would need 20.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of UVV (20.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • UVV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating UVV is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • UVV's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UVV outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 20.48
Altman-Z 2.85
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.48%
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.
  • UVV has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that UVV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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

  • UVV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.47%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.75% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, UVV shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.46% in the last 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

  • UVV is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.17% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.90% on average over the next years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.05, which indicates a correct valuation of UVV.
  • UVV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UVV is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, UVV is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.48, which indicates a very decent valuation of UVV.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UVV is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.20, UVV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.05
Fwd PE 11.48
UVV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUVV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UVV is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UVV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.13
EV/EBITDA 6.49
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)1.33
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y8.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.17%

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5. UVV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • UVV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.12%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.40, UVV pays a better dividend. On top of this UVV pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • UVV's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.12%

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.
  • The dividend of UVV decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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

  • 94.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UVV. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of UVV is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 (4/15/2026, 8:24:41 PM)

After market: 51.01 0 (0%)

51.01

-1.52 (-2.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)02-09
Earnings (Next)05-25
Inst Owners83.62%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners1.58%
Ins Owner Change2.02%
Market Cap1.27B
Revenue(TTM)2.91B
Net Income(TTM)85.25M
Analysts0
Price Target79.56 (55.97%)
Short Float %5.92%
Short Ratio6.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.12%
Yearly Dividend3.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.16%
DP94.87%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.05
Fwd PE 11.48
P/S 0.44
P/FCF 24.13
P/OCF 12.62
P/B 0.86
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA 6.49
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY8.71%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY7.92%
SpS116.83
BVpS59.5
TBVpS48.89
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)2.62
Graham Number67.3689 (32.07%)
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 2.85
F-Score4
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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

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


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


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UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) has a profitability rating of 4 / 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 15.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.


What is the financial health of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) stock?

The financial health rating of UNIVERSAL CORP/VA (UVV) is 4 / 10.