UVV
Universal Corporation
NYSE: UVV · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO
$53.60
+1.68% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$1.34B
P/E ratio
41.48
P/S ratio
0.46x
EPS (TTM)
$1.30
Dividend yield
6.16%
52W range
$48 – $58
Volume
0.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
44
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D8.0
Quality
A4.5
Profitability
C3.3
Valuation
D4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.2
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$74.00
+38.06%
12-Month target
$66.16
+23.43%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$52.28
Margin of safety
-1.13%
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.17 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $178.61M — positive
Risks
- Thin margins at 1.12%
- P/E 41.48x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.57B | $2.75B | $2.95B | $2.92B | $2.92B |
| Net income | $124.05M | $119.60M | $95.05M | $32.64M | $-43.28M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.30 |
| Free cash flow | $-65.23M | $-140.65M | $264.37M | $80.27M | $178.61M |
| Profit margin | 4.83% | 4.35% | 3.22% | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Universal Corporation trades at $53.60. representing a P/E of 41.48x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 44/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.17, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $2.92B. with profit margins at 1.12%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $52.28.
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Corporation's stock price?
Universal Corporation (UVV) trades at $53.60, on a P/E of 41.5x and a P/S of 0.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Universal Corporation overvalued?
Universal Corporation carries a Smart Value Score of 44/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $52.28 against the $53.60 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Universal Corporation's growth. The Sell rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $74.00, about 38.1% above the current $53.60. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Universal Corporation (UVV)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $52.28, a -1.1% margin of safety versus today's $53.60. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Universal Corporation's revenue?
Universal Corporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.92B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Universal Corporation's Altman Z-Score is 3.17, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryTOBACCO
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.46x
ROE5.75%
Beta0.57
50D MA$53.38
200D MA$53.67
Shares out0.02B
Float0.02B
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Avg volume0.2M
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