Universal Corporation (UVV) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Universal Corporation (UVV) has net assets worth $1.53 Billion USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.02 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.49 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Universal Corporation (UVV) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.53 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 50.54% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.27% |
| 5-Year Change | 11.28% |
| 10-Year Change | 3.27% |
| Growth Volatility | 9.95 |
Universal Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Universal Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Universal Corporation asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Universal Corporation (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Universal Corporation from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see UVV company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | $1.50 Billion | +1.46% |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.48 Billion | +2.92% |
| 2023-03-31 | $1.44 Billion | +3.77% |
| 2022-03-31 | $1.38 Billion | +2.70% |
| 2021-03-31 | $1.35 Billion | +4.59% |
| 2020-03-31 | $1.29 Billion | -6.57% |
| 2019-03-31 | $1.38 Billion | -0.39% |
| 2018-03-31 | $1.39 Billion | +4.43% |
| 2017-03-31 | $1.33 Billion | -8.70% |
| 2016-03-31 | $1.45 Billion | +4.01% |
| 2015-03-31 | $1.40 Billion | -0.98% |
| 2014-03-31 | $1.41 Billion | +9.57% |
| 2013-03-31 | $1.29 Billion | +6.77% |
| 2012-03-31 | $1.21 Billion | +0.55% |
| 2011-03-31 | $1.20 Billion | +6.29% |
| 2010-03-31 | $1.13 Billion | +9.21% |
| 2009-03-31 | $1.03 Billion | -7.65% |
| 2008-03-31 | $1.12 Billion | +7.94% |
| 2007-03-31 | $1.04 Billion | +5.48% |
| 2006-03-31 | $982.67 Million | +14.58% |
| 2005-03-31 | $857.63 Million | +7.98% |
| 2004-03-31 | $794.22 Million | +28.87% |
| 2003-03-31 | $616.29 Million | +6.18% |
| 2002-03-31 | $580.44 Million | 0.00% |
| 2001-03-31 | $580.44 Million | +8.57% |
| 2000-03-31 | $534.62 Million | -7.09% |
| 1999-03-31 | $575.40 Million | -0.72% |
| 1998-03-31 | $579.60 Million | +15.85% |
| 1997-03-31 | $500.30 Million | +12.25% |
| 1996-03-31 | $445.70 Million | +9.45% |
| 1995-03-31 | $407.20 Million | +6.46% |
| 1994-03-31 | $382.50 Million | -9.02% |
| 1993-03-31 | $420.40 Million | +37.70% |
| 1992-03-31 | $305.30 Million | -22.53% |
| 1991-03-31 | $394.10 Million | -1.35% |
| 1990-03-31 | $399.50 Million | +2.83% |
| 1989-03-31 | $388.50 Million | +8.85% |
| 1988-03-31 | $356.90 Million | +9.58% |
| 1987-03-31 | $325.70 Million | +10.86% |
| 1986-03-31 | $293.80 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Universal Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 321.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.19 Billion | 81.38% |
| Common Stock | $351.63 Million | 24.11% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-80.05 Million | -5.49% |
| Total Equity | $1.46 Billion | 100.00% |
Universal Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Universal Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Guangdong Shunkong Development Co Ltd
SHE:003039
|
$1.32 Billion |
|
GuangZhou BaiYun Elec Equip Co
SHG:603861
|
$1.32 Billion |
|
Flywire Corp
NASDAQ:FLYW
|
$1.32 Billion |
|
Corporación Interamericana de Entretenimiento S.A.B. de C.V
MX:CIEB
|
$1.32 Billion |
|
Shinkong Insurance Co Ltd
TW:2850
|
$1.32 Billion |
|
Henan Zhongyuan Expressway Co Ltd
SHG:600020
|
$1.32 Billion |
|
North China Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHG:600812
|
$1.32 Billion |
|
Orange Belgium SA
BR:OBEL
|
$1.32 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Universal Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,437,207,000 to 1,458,556,000, a change of 21,349,000 (1.5%).
- Net income of 95,047,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 79,686,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,534,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $95.05 Million | +6.52% |
| Dividends Paid | $79.69 Million | -5.46% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.53 Million | +0.11% |
| Other Changes | $4.45 Million | +0.31% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.49% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Universal Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.93x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 6.29x to 0.93x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-03-31 | $8.54 | $53.70 | x |
| 1987-03-31 | $9.47 | $53.70 | x |
| 1988-03-31 | $10.52 | $53.70 | x |
| 1989-03-31 | $11.41 | $53.70 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | $12.08 | $53.70 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | $11.89 | $53.70 | x |
| 1992-03-31 | $9.17 | $53.70 | x |
| 1993-03-31 | $12.45 | $53.70 | x |
| 1994-03-31 | $10.67 | $53.70 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | $11.12 | $53.70 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | $11.89 | $53.70 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | $13.36 | $53.70 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | $15.48 | $53.70 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | $16.10 | $53.70 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | $16.48 | $53.70 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | $19.97 | $53.70 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | $19.97 | $53.70 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | $22.04 | $53.70 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | $29.55 | $53.70 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | $31.98 | $53.70 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | $37.53 | $53.70 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | $39.57 | $53.70 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | $34.66 | $53.70 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | $33.79 | $53.70 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | $37.85 | $53.70 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | $49.69 | $53.70 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | $41.76 | $53.70 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | $44.19 | $53.70 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | $48.54 | $53.70 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | $48.29 | $53.70 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | $50.82 | $53.70 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | $54.12 | $53.70 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | $52.63 | $53.70 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | $52.79 | $53.70 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | $49.66 | $53.70 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | $52.74 | $53.70 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | $53.79 | $53.70 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | $56.01 | $53.70 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | $57.39 | $53.70 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | $58.05 | $53.70 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Universal Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 6.52%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.22%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.99x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.05x
- Recent ROE (6.52%) is below the historical average (12.42%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 16.03% | 4.17% | 1.87x | 2.06x | $17.72 Million |
| 1987 | 17.19% | 2.66% | 2.23x | 2.90x | $23.43 Million |
| 1988 | 17.01% | 2.51% | 2.40x | 2.82x | $25.01 Million |
| 1989 | 13.98% | 1.85% | 2.75x | 2.75x | $15.36 Million |
| 1990 | 9.34% | 1.32% | 2.40x | 2.95x | $-2.61 Million |
| 1991 | 6.16% | 0.83% | 2.27x | 3.27x | $-14.98 Million |
| 1992 | 23.43% | 2.37% | 2.37x | 4.18x | $40.53 Million |
| 1993 | 19.19% | 2.63% | 1.95x | 3.74x | $38.41 Million |
| 1994 | 2.44% | 0.31% | 1.78x | 4.42x | $-28.55 Million |
| 1995 | 6.56% | 0.78% | 1.81x | 4.64x | $-13.40 Million |
| 1996 | 17.33% | 2.03% | 1.89x | 4.53x | $30.57 Million |
| 1997 | 21.49% | 2.45% | 2.08x | 4.22x | $53.94 Million |
| 1998 | 25.79% | 3.30% | 2.08x | 3.75x | $86.51 Million |
| 1999 | 23.62% | 3.18% | 2.20x | 3.38x | $73.40 Million |
| 2000 | 22.86% | 3.35% | 1.95x | 3.51x | $64.03 Million |
| 2001 | 20.41% | 3.73% | 1.69x | 3.23x | $57.46 Million |
| 2002 | 20.41% | 3.73% | 1.69x | 3.23x | $57.46 Million |
| 2003 | 18.81% | 4.42% | 1.36x | 3.14x | $51.79 Million |
| 2004 | 14.56% | 4.19% | 1.06x | 3.27x | $34.61 Million |
| 2005 | 11.67% | 2.93% | 1.14x | 3.51x | $13.77 Million |
| 2006 | 0.82% | 0.23% | 1.21x | 3.01x | $-88.55 Million |
| 2007 | 4.30% | 2.21% | 0.86x | 2.26x | $-58.72 Million |
| 2008 | 10.68% | 5.55% | 1.01x | 1.91x | $7.59 Million |
| 2009 | 12.80% | 5.16% | 1.19x | 2.08x | $28.79 Million |
| 2010 | 15.00% | 6.76% | 1.05x | 2.11x | $56.14 Million |
| 2011 | 13.21% | 6.09% | 1.15x | 1.88x | $38.00 Million |
| 2012 | 7.78% | 3.76% | 1.08x | 1.92x | $-26.29 Million |
| 2013 | 10.55% | 5.39% | 1.07x | 1.83x | $6.89 Million |
| 2014 | 10.81% | 5.86% | 1.12x | 1.65x | $11.19 Million |
| 2015 | 8.41% | 5.04% | 1.03x | 1.61x | $-21.66 Million |
| 2016 | 7.71% | 5.14% | 0.95x | 1.58x | $-32.41 Million |
| 2017 | 8.26% | 5.13% | 0.98x | 1.65x | $-22.34 Million |
| 2018 | 7.87% | 5.19% | 0.94x | 1.62x | $-28.58 Million |
| 2019 | 7.79% | 4.68% | 1.04x | 1.60x | $-29.59 Million |
| 2020 | 5.75% | 3.75% | 0.90x | 1.70x | $-52.99 Million |
| 2021 | 6.69% | 4.41% | 0.85x | 1.79x | $-43.32 Million |
| 2022 | 6.46% | 4.12% | 0.81x | 1.93x | $-47.48 Million |
| 2023 | 8.88% | 4.83% | 0.97x | 1.89x | $-15.66 Million |
| 2024 | 8.32% | 4.35% | 0.94x | 2.04x | $-24.12 Million |
| 2025 | 6.52% | 3.22% | 0.99x | 2.05x | $-50.81 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Universal Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Tobacco industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Tobacco
- Average net assets among peers: $1,863,570,419
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -44.39%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Corporation (UVV) | $1.53 Billion | 16.03% | 0.98x | $1.32 Billion |
| Greenlane Holdings Inc (GNLN) | $38.99 Million | -434.74% | 1.30x | $7.01 Million |
| Hempacco Co., Inc. (HPCO) | $3.59 Million | -1.49% | 0.58x | $592.00 |
| Ispire Technology Inc. Common Stock (ISPR) | $34.46 Million | -42.86% | 2.56x | $99.68 Million |
| Kaival Brands Innovations Group Inc (KAVL) | $-277.58K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $243.64K |
| Altria Group (MO) | $12.51 Billion | 31.39% | 2.79x | $112.89 Billion |
| Philip Morris International Inc (PM) | $-11.48 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $266.18 Billion |
| RLX Technology Inc (RLX) | $15.54 Billion | 9.27% | 0.05x | $1.91 Billion |
| RYTHM, Inc. (RYM) | $-14.71 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $52.42 Million |
| Turning Point Brands Inc (TPB) | $133.72 Million | 38.93% | 3.50x | $1.70 Billion |
About Universal Corporation
Universal Corporation, a business-to-business agriproducts company, provides leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients to food and beverage end markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. The Tobacco Operations segment is involved in procuring, processing, packing, storing, and shipping of flue-cured, burley, dark air-cured, and oriental … Read more