UVV:NYE-Universal Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Tobacco | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 51.51

Change

-1.22 (-2.31)%

Market Cap

USD 1.24B

Volume

0.18M

Analyst Target

USD 59.00
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

Universal Corp is a leaf tobacco supplier. It is engaged in procuring and processing flue-cured and burley leaf tobacco for manufacturers of consumer tobacco products.

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Largest Industry Peers for Tobacco

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+0.31 (+0.74%)

USD 91.22B
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+0.01 (+0.60%)

USD 2.67B
TPB Turning Point Brands Inc

+0.46 (+0.81%)

USD 1.03B
MO Altria Group

+0.39 (+0.68%)

N/A
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+2.50 (+1.59%)

N/A

ETFs Containing UVV

ZPRG:F SPDR S&P Global Dividend .. 1.72 % 0.00 %

+0.44 (+1.55%)

USD 1.04B
GLDV:SW SPDR® S&P Global Dividen.. 1.72 % 0.00 %

+0.41 (+1.55%)

USD 1.18B
PEY Invesco High Yield Equity.. 0.00 % 0.53 %

-0.08 (1.55%)

USD 1.45B
XXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.51 %

N/A

N/A
XXM.D:CA 0.00 % 1.54 %

N/A

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MJX 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Tobacco) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -6.07% 33% F 47% F
Dividend Return 1.48% 50% F 64% D
Total Return -4.60% 50% F 52% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 4.19% 33% F 66% D+
Dividend Return 4.92% 40% F 71% C-
Total Return 9.10% 33% F 73% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 13.11% 20% F 40% F
Dividend Return 32.92% 40% F 74% C
Total Return 46.03% 20% F 44% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.70% 50% F 49% F
Dividend Return 8.25% 50% F 56% F
Total Return 4.56% 40% F 79% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.97% 67% D+ 57% F
Risk Adjusted Return 45.93% 50% F 60% D-
Market Capitalization 1.24B N/A N/A N/A N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Tobacco) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 14.20 N/A N/A
Price/Book Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets N/A N/A N/A
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.