Universal Corporation
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Universal Corporation carries a market capitalization of 1.29B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.24B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 1.29B |
| Enterprise Value | 2.24B |
Share Statistics
Universal Corporation currently has 24.92M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 24.92M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Universal Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.43. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.45, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.89.
| PE Ratio | 40.43 |
| PS Ratio | 0.45 |
| PB Ratio | 0.89 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 1.06 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 7.45 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 10.22 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Universal Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.47 and an EV/FCF ratio of 10.27. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.77 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 10.61 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 0.77 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.47 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.61 |
| EV / FCF | 10.27 |
Financial Position
Universal Corporation maintains a current ratio of 3.49, meaning it holds 3.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 64.32, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.58 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 3.49 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
| Debt / Equity | 64.32 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.55 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.58 |
Financial Efficiency
Universal Corporation posts a return on equity of 2.16 and a return on invested capital of 4.58.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 2.16 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.13 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 4.58 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 1.93 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.37 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Universal Corporation has paid 46.66M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 45.45.
| Income Tax | 46.66M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 45.45 |
Stock Price Statistics
Universal Corporation's stock has declined approximately -10.93264% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 53.43, while the 200-day moving average is 53.49.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | -10.93264% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 53.43 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 53.49 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Universal Corporation generated 2.92B in revenue and converted that into 32.64M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.23. EBITDA reached 264.78M, while operating income came in at 211.35M.
| Revenue | 2.92B |
| Gross Profit | 512.02M |
| Operating Income | 211.35M |
| Pretax Income | 102.65M |
| Net Income | 32.64M |
| EBITDA | 264.78M |
| EBIT | 211.35M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 2.23 |
Balance Sheet
Universal Corporation holds 62.18M in cash and equivalents against 939.82M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 842.11M. Total book value stands at 1.49B, with working capital of 1.41B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 62.18M |
| Total Debt | 939.82M |
| Net Debt | 842.11M |
| Equity (Book Value) | 1.49B |
| Book Value Per Share | 59.45 |
| Working Capital | 1.41B |
Cash Flow
Universal Corporation produced 129.10M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -48.83M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 80.27M - equivalent to 3.21 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 129.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | -48.83M |
| Free Cash Flow | 80.27M |
| FCF Per Share | 3.21 |
Margins
Universal Corporation operates with a gross margin of 17.51, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.23 and net profit margin of 1.12 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 17.51 |
| Operating Margin | 7.23 |
| Pretax Margin | 3.51 |
| Profit Margin | 1.12 |
| EBITDA Margin | 9.05 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 102.45 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 3.25 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 102.45 |
| Shareholder Yield | 21.55 |
| FCF Yield | 13.43 |
Stock Splits
Universal Corporation's most recent stock split took place on January 2, 1992 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 1/2/1992 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
Scores
Universal Corporation posts an Altman Z-Score of 3.32, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 3.32 |