Universal Corporation (UVV)
Company Info
Highlights
$1.36B
$4.87
11.27
$2.19B
$411.53M
$231.44M
$43.73 - $63.77
$59.00
2.33%
3.19
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Universal Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Universal Corporation had a return of -13.72% year-to-date (YTD) and -10.80% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Universal Corporation had an annualized return of 8.22%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that Universal Corporation did not perform as well as the benchmark.
UVV
-13.72%
-1.89%
18.09%
-10.80%
5.98%
8.22%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of UVV, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -12.85% | -17.15% | 7.73% | 1.05% | -6.75% | 0.48% | 12.76% | 1.65% | -2.19% | -2.59% | 12.18% | -13.72% | |
| 2023 | 4.51% | -6.95% | 4.55% | 5.35% | -6.08% | -3.12% | 2.89% | -5.83% | -0.86% | -3.03% | 25.02% | 19.66% | 35.79% |
| 2022 | 0.48% | -0.59% | 7.32% | 0.93% | 10.08% | -4.99% | -6.34% | -8.71% | -9.80% | 11.80% | 12.45% | -7.20% | 1.82% |
| 2021 | -4.29% | 10.79% | 16.08% | -3.43% | -0.34% | 1.66% | -7.14% | -2.99% | -4.49% | -1.23% | -0.91% | 17.93% | 19.59% |
| 2020 | -5.62% | -7.15% | -10.42% | 11.26% | -8.91% | -3.52% | 1.07% | 2.97% | -3.52% | -3.17% | 14.20% | 6.81% | -8.96% |
| 2019 | 8.04% | 2.84% | -2.88% | -5.34% | 4.94% | 7.52% | -0.89% | -15.87% | 9.49% | 1.38% | -4.71% | 9.27% | 11.08% |
| 2018 | -7.60% | 2.40% | -1.32% | -1.91% | 40.60% | -0.15% | 5.76% | -13.46% | 8.70% | 5.62% | -6.57% | -14.59% | 7.79% |
| 2017 | 7.57% | -0.44% | 4.51% | 4.62% | -9.60% | -2.56% | -0.32% | -10.56% | 0.17% | 1.04% | -6.97% | -1.59% | -14.79% |
| 2016 | -1.45% | -0.46% | 4.28% | -3.07% | 0.27% | 5.56% | 3.67% | 1.45% | -3.24% | -6.04% | 1.57% | 15.80% | 18.04% |
| 2015 | -7.50% | 19.30% | -1.57% | 0.83% | 9.48% | 11.32% | 0.44% | -13.74% | 0.73% | 10.06% | 4.68% | -0.81% | 33.14% |
| 2014 | -5.11% | 12.33% | -3.05% | -1.43% | -1.87% | 3.36% | -5.31% | 1.60% | -15.86% | 1.41% | -10.13% | 9.98% | -16.19% |
| 2013 | 10.01% | 2.59% | 0.45% | 3.63% | 1.88% | -1.33% | 6.89% | -20.03% | 3.90% | 5.17% | -1.64% | 4.68% | 13.56% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of UVV is 30, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Universal Corporation (UVV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Universal Corporation provided a 5.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.22 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 32 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.22 | $3.18 | $3.14 | $3.10 | $3.06 | $3.02 | $2.60 | $2.16 | $2.12 | $2.08 | $2.04 | $2.00 |
Dividend yield | 5.89% | 4.72% | 5.95% | 5.64% | 6.30% | 5.29% | 4.80% | 4.11% | 3.33% | 3.71% | 4.64% | 3.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Universal Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.22 |
| 2023 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.18 |
| 2022 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.14 |
| 2021 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.10 |
| 2020 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.06 |
| 2019 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.02 |
| 2018 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.60 |
| 2017 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.16 |
| 2016 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.12 |
| 2015 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 |
| 2014 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.04 |
| 2013 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Universal Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Universal Corporation was 69.75%, occurring on Mar 28, 2000. Recovery took 352 trading sessions.
The current Universal Corporation drawdown is 13.72%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -69.75% | Feb 27, 1998 | 526 | Mar 28, 2000 | 352 | Aug 20, 2001 | 878 |
| -59.87% | Mar 26, 2008 | 241 | Mar 9, 2009 | 977 | Jan 24, 2013 | 1218 |
| -45.69% | Feb 9, 2017 | 784 | Mar 23, 2020 | 543 | May 17, 2022 | 1327 |
| -44.98% | Jan 4, 1993 | 325 | Apr 14, 1994 | 656 | Nov 15, 1996 | 981 |
| -40.4% | Oct 10, 1989 | 291 | Dec 3, 1990 | 141 | Jun 25, 1991 | 432 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Universal Corporation volatility is 6.23%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Universal Corporation compared to its peers in the Tobacco industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for UVV in comparison to other companies of the Tobacco industry. Currently, UVV has a PE value of 11.3. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for UVV in comparison to other companies of the Tobacco industry. Currently, UVV has a PEG value of 0.0. This PEG value is considered to be low compared to the rest of the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Universal Corporation.
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