Universal Corporation
UVVConsumer DefensiveNASDAQTobacco · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeUniversal Corporation, a business-to-business agriproducts company, provides leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients to food and beverage end markets worldwide. At a $1.32B market cap, Universal Corporation ranks as a small-cap company within consumer defensive. The company operates in two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations.
Market Cap
$1.32B
Beta
0.57
P/E (TTM)
40.88
P/E (Fwd)
12.13
EPS (TTM)
$1.30
EPS (Fwd)
$4.38
ROE
3.8%
ROA
4.6%
Cash
$62.2M
Total Debt
$939.8M
Free CF
$65.1M
52W Change
-2.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, UVV has $62.2M in cash with $939.8M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $65.1M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 3.8%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $2.10B (2022) to $2.92B (2026), reflecting a 39% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Universal Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing UVV's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.