Universal (UVV) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Universal Corporation | Consumer Defensive

US$58.00

1.51%

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Universal

Consumer Defensive Sector

S&P 500

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: US$56.56 High: US$58.35

on May 19, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: US$45.19 High: US$59.83

on June 14, 2024

on May 7, 2025

All-Time High: US$83.35 on February 6, 2017

Key Statistics

Market Cap i $1.4B

EPS i 5.02

P/E Ratio (TTM) i 11.38

Forward P/E i N/A

P/B Ratio i 0.97

PEG Ratio i -2.85

Div. Yield i 5.67%

ROE i 9.83%

Beta i 0.712

Debt to Equity i 79.53

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i 20.66%

Operating Margin i 11.10%

Profit Margin i 4.18%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 5.72%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 9.83%

EBITDA i $338.2M

Net Income (TTM) i $126.0M

Growth

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Revenue Per Share (TTM) i

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Quarterly Earnings Growth i

Dividend Information

Expected Yearly Dividend i US$3.24

Estimated Dividend Yield i 5.67%

5 Year Average Dividend Yield i 6.11%

Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i 5.67%

Last 12-Month Dividend i US$3.24

% of Earnings Paid as Dividends i 48.21%

Dividend Date i May 5, 2025

Ex-Dividend Date i April 14, 2025

Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Universal UVV	1.41B Small-cap	2.20%	12.01%	9.00%	5.63%	6.03%	26.17%	-8.56%	31.73%
Philip Morris PM	265.29B Mega-cap	5.06%	6.78%	15.60%	33.68%	43.00%	73.31%	61.91%	136.08%
Altria Group MO	99.20B Large-cap	4.42%	3.19%	11.49%	6.46%	13.25%	30.71%	9.24%	52.27%
Turning Point Brands TPB	1.32B Small-cap	4.87%	29.74%	5.75%	20.24%	20.99%	123.16%	153.39%	205.67%
Rlx Technology RLX	2.41B Mid-cap	4.26%	12.64%	-13.27%	11.36%	-11.31%	2.62%	-3.45%	-93.36%
Ispire Technology ISPR	152.01M Micro-cap	-9.52%	-6.67%	-38.85%	-58.18%	-45.82%	-66.16%	-62.43%	-62.43%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 3.13%

Institutional Ownership i 85.60%

Shares Short i 605K

Short Ratio i 2.63

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 3.55%

Average 10-Day Volume i 185K

Average 90-Day Volume i 225K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UVV's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, Universal reached a high of US$59.83 (on May 7, 2025) and a low of US$45.19 (on June 14, 2024).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for UVV?

Curious about Universal's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 1.41B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 11.38, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is N/A.

Does UVV pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, Universal is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 5.67%, and the company is expected to pay out US$3.24 per share over the coming year.

Who are Universal's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at Universal, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
Philip Morris PM	265.29B	Consumer Defensive	Tobacco	73.31%	61.91%
Altria Group MO	99.20B	Consumer Defensive	Tobacco	30.71%	9.24%
Turning Point Brands TPB	1.32B	Consumer Defensive	Tobacco	123.16%	153.39%
Rlx Technology RLX	2.41B	Consumer Defensive	Tobacco	2.62%	-3.45%
Ispire Technology ISPR	152.01M	Consumer Defensive	Tobacco	-66.16%	-62.43%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for Universal Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of Universal's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 9.83%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 79.53, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 20.66%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for UVV?

Looking at Universal's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $3B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 14.10%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 12.10%.

How much of UVV stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns Universal stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 3.13% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 85.60%.

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