AY vs. UVV

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

AY (Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc) and UVV (Universal Corporation) are both stocks. AY operates in Utilities - Renewable (Utilities), while UVV operates in Tobacco (Consumer Defensive). At a 0.18 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AY vs. UVV - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (AY) and Universal Corporation (UVV). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

AY

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

UVV

• 1D: 0.46%
• 1M: 0.24%
• YTD: 6.32%
• 6M: 5.82%
• 1Y: -11.53%
• 3Y*: 7.22%
• 5Y*: 4.86%
• 10Y*: 5.39%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

AY vs. UVV - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
AY Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc	0.00%	0.00%	10.22%	-10.32%	-23.47%	-1.43%	52.41%	44.34%	-1.12%	15.14%
UVV Universal Corporation	6.32%	2.27%	-13.39%	35.79%	1.82%	19.59%	-8.96%	11.08%	7.79%	-14.79%

Correlation

The correlation between AY and UVV is 0.18, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.16
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.18
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 16, 2014	0.18

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) AY : $1.16B UVV : $2.21B
Gross Profit (TTM) AY : $895.36M UVV : $412.39M
EBITDA (TTM) AY : $883.90M UVV : $212.91M

Return for Risk

AY vs. UVV — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

UVV

UVV Risk / Return Rank: 20
UVV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 19
UVV Sortino Ratio Rank: 19
UVV Omega Ratio Rank: 18
UVV Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
UVV Martin Ratio Rank: 25

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

AY vs. UVV - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (AY) and Universal Corporation (UVV). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AY	UVV	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.48	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.20	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.19	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.28	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	AY	UVV	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-69.75%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-16.79%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-29.70%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-29.70%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-45.68%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-11.65%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-18.60%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	14.40%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	AY	UVV	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	9.50%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	18.15%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	24.09%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	24.54%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	28.92%	—

Dividends

AY vs. UVV - Dividend Comparison

AY has not paid dividends to shareholders, while UVV's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.03%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AY Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc	0.00%	0.00%	7.08%	8.28%	6.83%	4.80%	4.37%	5.95%	6.79%	4.95%	2.34%	7.41%
UVV Universal Corporation	6.03%	6.18%	5.87%	4.72%	5.95%	5.64%	6.30%	5.29%	4.80%	4.11%	3.33%	3.71%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AY and UVV in my portfolio?

AY and UVV have a correlation of 0.18, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.