Universal Corporation (UVV) — Stock Score Summary

Universal Corporation (UVV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Universal Corporation is a global leaf tobacco merchant. Unlike Philip Morris, Universal is a low-margin commodity middleman lacking pricing power, brand equity, or exposure to the high-growth smoke-free transition.

Universal Corporation is the world's largest leaf tobacco merchant, buying, processing, and supplying leaf tobacco to manufacturers of tobacco products globally. The company's extensive global procurement network, processing capabilities, and long-standing relationships with both growers and manufacturers form its significant competitive advantage. Universal Corporation acts as a critical intermediary in the global tobacco supply chain, offering essential services to a consolidated industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$53.26
Market Cap$1.3B
P/E (TTM)40.67
P/E (Forward)12.07
Price/Book0.89
Return on Equity3.8%
Return on Invested Capital10.4%
Debt/Equity64.32
Gross Margin18.1%
Operating Margin3.6%
Revenue Growth1.8%
Dividend Yield6.3%
Free Cash Flow$65M

Universal Corporation operates in the Tobacco industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Universal Corporation’s (UVV) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Universal Corporation (UVV) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (55), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Universal Corporation have an economic moat?
Universal Corporation (UVV) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Universal Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Universal Corporation (UVV) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Universal Corporation in?
Universal Corporation (UVV) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Tobacco industry (United States).
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