Universal Corporation
UVVConsumer DefensiveNASDAQTobacco · Last scanned May 30, 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. The $1.29B market capitalization puts UVV squarely in small-cap range for its industry. The company operates in two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations.
Market Cap
$1.29B
Beta
0.59
P/E (TTM)
16.52
P/E (Fwd)
11.25
EPS (TTM)
$1.30
EPS (Fwd)
$4.61
ROE
7.0%
ROA
4.7%
Cash
$85.2M
Total Debt
$1.11B
Free CF
$24.0M
52W Change
-20.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Universal Corporation carries $1.11B in total debt against $85.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 13.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $24.0M, 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 7.0%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $2.10B (2022) to $2.95B (2025), reflecting a 40% 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. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Universal Corporation's trajectory.