UVV:NYE-Universal Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Tobacco | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 58.61

Change

+0.61 (+1.05)%

Market Cap

USD 1.24B

Volume

0.15M
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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ETFs Containing UVV

DIV Global X SuperDividend U... 2.41 % 0.46 %

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USD 0.63B
ZPRG:F SPDR S&P Global Dividend .. 1.85 % 0.00 %

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USD 1.04B
GLDV:SW SPDR® S&P Global Dividen.. 1.78 % 0.00 %

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USD 1.18B
FVD:LSE First Trust Value Line® .. 0.50 % 0.00 %

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USD 6.67M
FUD:CA First Trust Value Line® .. 0.50 % 0.78 %

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CAD 5.38M
PEY Invesco High Yield Equity.. 0.00 % 0.53 %

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USD 1.09B
XXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.51 %

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XXM.D:CA 0.00 % 1.54 %

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MJX 0.00 % 0.00 %

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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 6.87% 33% F 78% C+
Dividend Return 1.48% 50% F 54% F
Total Return 8.35% 33% F 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 10.56% 20% F 75% C
Dividend Return 4.58% 40% F 70% C-
Total Return 15.15% 20% F 78% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 37.58% 40% F 51% F
Dividend Return 35.19% 40% F 78% C+
Total Return 72.77% 40% F 56% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.13% 50% F 49% F
Dividend Return 7.59% 33% F 57% F
Total Return 4.46% 40% F 77% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.26% 83% B 57% F
Risk Adjusted Return 43.96% 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:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.