Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Universal Corp (UVV) - $53.52 as of 10/23/2025 10:15:32 PM EST
Total Score
18 out of 30
Safety Score
64 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for UVV
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for UVV
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for UVV
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for UVV
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for UVV (64 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for UVV
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | UVV |
| Company Name | Universal Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Universal Corporation (UVV) is a leading global processor and supplier of leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients, with a robust presence in the international market. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company leverages its extensive expertise in sourcing, processing, and marketing to deliver high-quality products to its customers. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Universal Corporation is positioned to adapt to the evolving landscape of the agricultural industry while meeting the demands of customers across various regions. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | TOBACCO |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 11/10/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 53.52 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 42.90 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/23/2025 10:15:32 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 121,886 |
| Average Daily Volume | 208,007 |
| 52-Week High | 65.37 |
| 52-Week Low | 46.61 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 14.83% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 13.03 |
| Industry PE | 22.50 |
| Sector PE | 27.07 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 38.57 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 7.46 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 31.99 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 41.09 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.49 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 7.17 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 58.81 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.95 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 6.57 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.18 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.45 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.52 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.56 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 24,886,200 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,331,909,424 |
| Institutional Ownership | 84.28% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/13/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.8200 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.8200 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.27 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 6.11% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.28 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 6.25% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 6.50% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.86% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.93% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.42% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.47% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 79.56% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 6,405.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -20.53% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 4.11 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.34 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 5.78 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 103,414,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 95,047,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 119,598,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -0.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 9.06% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 5.88% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 178,435,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 260,115,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 55,593,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -439,622,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -357,803,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 617,918,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 617,364,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 618,057,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.70 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.70 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,458,556,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,437,207,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,458,917,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -38,992,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -1.57 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 264,373,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -140,645,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.33 |
| MACD Signal | -0.27 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 51.26 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 54.74 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 58.21 |
| Beta | 0.75 |
| RSI | 45.16 |
| 50-Day SMA | 53.46 |
| 150-Day SMA | 48.37 |
| 200-Day SMA | 47.35 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/23/2025 11:51:50 AM EST |