UVV vs. AY

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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

Performance

UVV vs. AY - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

UVV

• 1D: -2.39%
• 1M: -1.43%
• YTD: 3.78%
• 6M: 3.76%
• 1Y: -9.48%
• 3Y*: 6.36%
• 5Y*: 4.47%
• 10Y*: 5.13%

AY

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

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

UVV vs. AY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
UVV Universal Corporation	3.78%	2.27%	-13.39%	35.79%	1.82%	19.59%	-8.96%	11.08%	7.79%	-14.79%
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%

Correlation

The correlation between UVV and AY 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) UVV : $2.21B AY : $1.16B
Gross Profit (TTM) UVV : $412.39M AY : $895.36M
EBITDA (TTM) UVV : $212.91M AY : $883.90M

Return for Risk

UVV vs. AY — Risk / Return Rank

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

UVV

UVV Risk / Return Rank: 21
UVV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 23
UVV Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
UVV Omega Ratio Rank: 21
UVV Calmar Ratio Rank: 18
UVV Martin Ratio Rank: 19

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.

UVV vs. AY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Universal Corporation (UVV) and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (AY). 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.

	UVV	AY	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.40	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.37	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.95	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.62	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.06	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	UVV	AY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.40	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.18	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.18	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.28	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	UVV	AY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-69.75%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.23%	—	—
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	-13.77%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-18.60%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	10.44%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	UVV	AY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.79%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	18.32%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	24.21%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	24.56%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	28.93%	—	—

Dividends

UVV vs. AY - Dividend Comparison

UVV's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.18%, while AY has not paid dividends to shareholders.

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	6.18%	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 UVV and AY in my portfolio?

UVV and AY 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.