Universal Corporation (UVV)
Company Info
Highlights
$1.48B
$4.99
11.89
$3.18B
$625.65M
$150.53M
$42.36 - $60.19
$59.00
3.85%
2.90
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Universal Corporation (UVV) returned 11.77% year-to-date (YTD) and 35.23% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, UVV returned 6.82% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
UVV
11.77%
1.99%
8.22%
35.23%
4.08%
12.86%
6.82%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -1.55% | 0.92% | 4.55% | 5.58% | 1.90% | 11.77% | |||||||
| 2024 | -12.85% | -17.15% | 7.73% | 1.05% | -6.75% | 0.48% | 12.76% | 1.65% | -2.19% | -2.59% | 12.18% | -3.99% | -13.39% |
| 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% | 2.96% | -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% | 0.18% | 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% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 90, UVV is among the top 10% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is 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.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Universal Corporation provided a 5.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 33 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.24 | $3.22 | $3.18 | $3.14 | $3.10 | $3.06 | $3.02 | $2.60 | $2.16 | $2.12 | $2.08 | $2.04 |
Dividend yield | 5.46% | 5.87% | 4.72% | 5.95% | 5.64% | 6.30% | 5.29% | 4.80% | 4.11% | 3.33% | 3.71% | 4.64% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $1.62 | |||||||
| 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 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Universal Corporation has a dividend yield of 5.46%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Universal Corporation has a payout ratio of 95.04%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
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.
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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 3.20%.
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 |
| -45.68% | Feb 9, 2017 | 783 | Mar 23, 2020 | 543 | May 17, 2022 | 1326 |
| -44.98% | Jan 4, 1993 | 356 | May 31, 1994 | 625 | Nov 15, 1996 | 981 |
| -40.4% | Oct 10, 1989 | 291 | Dec 3, 1990 | 141 | Jun 25, 1991 | 432 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Universal Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Universal Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Universal Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Tobacco industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for UVV, comparing it with other companies in the Tobacco industry. Currently, UVV has a P/E ratio of 11.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for UVV compared to other companies in the Tobacco industry. UVV currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for UVV relative to other companies in the Tobacco industry. Currently, UVV has a P/S ratio of 0.5. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for UVV in comparison with other companies in the Tobacco industry. Currently, UVV has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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