UVV:NYE-Universal Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Tobacco | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 45.63

Change

+0.66 (+1.47)%

Market Cap

USD 1.24B

Volume

0.16M

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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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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ETFs Containing UVV

ZPRG:XETRA SPDR S&P Global Dividend .. 2.39 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0%)

USD 1.06B
GLDV:SW SPDR® S&P Global Dividen.. 2.39 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (0%)

USD 1.04B
TMDV 1.87 % 0.00 %

N/A

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CSF VictoryShares US Discover.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.31 (0%)

USD 3.04M
FYT First Trust Small Cap Val.. 0.00 % 0.70 %

-0.30 (0%)

USD 0.16B
FYX First Trust Small Cap Cor.. 0.00 % 0.63 %

-0.33 (0%)

USD 0.81B
PEY Invesco High Yield Equity.. 0.00 % 0.53 %

-0.13 (0%)

USD 7.98M
CSA VictoryShares US Small Ca.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.27 (0%)

USD 191.70B
XXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.51 %

N/A

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

N/A

N/A
GBDV:LSE SPDR S&P Global Dividend .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (0%)

USD 1.06B
GLDV:LSE SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe I P.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (0%)

USD 1.06B
ZPRG:F SPDR S&P Global Dividend .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+0%)

USD 1.06B
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 -20.03% 63% D 55% F
Dividend Return 1.33% 33% F 69% C-
Total Return -18.70% 63% D 57% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -18.15% 57% F 51% F
Dividend Return 4.09% 33% F 77% C+
Total Return -14.06% 57% F 54% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -3.63% 100% F 65% D
Dividend Return 25.81% 25% F 82% B
Total Return 22.18% 75% C 75% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.97% 86% B+ 59% D-
Dividend Return 6.23% 86% B+ 64% D
Total Return 4.27% 50% F 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.01% 86% B+ 43% F
Risk Adjusted Return 34.59% 86% B+ 53% F
Market Capitalization 1.24B 50% F 61% D-

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 86% 63%
Price/Book Ratio 0.81 83% 70%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.85 88% 43%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.52 100% 62%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 6.83% 67% 42%
Return on Invested Capital 7.37% 50% 60%
Return on Assets 4.49% 25% 72%
Debt to Equity Ratio 27.56% 75% 79%

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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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median total returns

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

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.