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Universal Corporation

Universal Corporation

UVV
Universal CorporationUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
45.61
USD
-0.38
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1.14BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

Universal Corporation carries a market capitalization of 1.14B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.38B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.14B
Enterprise Value2.38B

Share Statistics

Universal Corporation currently has 24.94M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding24.94M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

Universal Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 68.36. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.46, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.94.

PE Ratio68.36
PS Ratio0.46
PB Ratio0.94
P/TBV Ratio1.11
P/FCF Ratio4.86
P/OCF Ratio6.02

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Universal Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.28 and an EV/FCF ratio of 7.82. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.83 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 13.31 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales0.83
EV / EBITDA10.28
EV / EBIT13.31
EV / FCF7.82

Financial Position

Universal Corporation maintains a current ratio of 2.57, meaning it holds 2.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 85.54, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.18 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.57
Quick Ratio0.72
Debt / Equity85.54
Debt / EBITDA5.26
Interest Coverage3.18

Financial Efficiency

Universal Corporation posts a return on equity of 1.34 and a return on invested capital of 3.12.

Return on Equity (ROE)1.34
Return on Assets (ROA)0.61
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)3.12
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)1.46
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover1.70

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Universal Corporation has paid 36.80M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 52.51.

Income Tax36.80M
Effective Tax Rate52.51

Stock Price Statistics

Universal Corporation's stock has declined approximately -17.83462% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 49.71, while the 200-day moving average is 52.53.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change-17.83462%
50-Day Moving Average49.71
200-Day Moving Average52.53
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Universal Corporation generated 2.85B in revenue and converted that into 19.12M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.32. EBITDA reached 231.32M, while operating income came in at 178.71M.

Revenue2.85B
Gross Profit480.98M
Operating Income178.71M
Pretax Income70.08M
Net Income19.12M
EBITDA231.32M
EBIT178.71M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.32

Balance Sheet

Universal Corporation holds 173.59M in cash and equivalents against 1.22B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.01B. Total book value stands at 1.39B, with working capital of 1.37B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents173.59M
Total Debt1.22B
Net Debt1.01B
Equity (Book Value)1.39B
Book Value Per Share55.69
Working Capital1.37B

Cash Flow

Universal Corporation produced 217.08M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -52.70M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 164.38M - equivalent to 6.56 per share.

Operating Cash Flow217.08M
Capital Expenditures-52.70M
Free Cash Flow164.38M
FCF Per Share6.56

Margins

Universal Corporation operates with a gross margin of 16.85, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.26 and net profit margin of 0.67 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin16.85
Operating Margin6.26
Pretax Margin2.46
Profit Margin0.67
EBITDA Margin8.10

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 172.28 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share3.26
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio172.28
Shareholder Yield13.43
FCF Yield20.58

Stock Splits

Universal Corporation's most recent stock split took place on January 2, 1992 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date1/2/1992
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

Universal Corporation posts an Altman Z-Score of 2.84, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.84