Universal Corporation (UVV) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Universal Corporation (UVV) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 96.3% as of March 2026. Working capital of $1.41 Billion (current assets of $1.97 Billion minus current liabilities of $564.24 Million) is measured against net assets of $1.46 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See UVV financial flexibility score to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Universal Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Universal Corporation's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 96.3%, reflecting working capital of $1.41 Billion against net assets of $1.46 Billion USD. See UVV defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Universal Corporation (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Universal Corporation from 1986 to 2026, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see UVV stock market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 96.3% | $1.41 Billion | $1.46 Billion | $1.97 Billion | $564.24 Million | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2025 | 93.7% | $1.41 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $2.16 Billion | $750.16 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2024 | 94.1% | $1.39 Billion | $1.48 Billion | $2.10 Billion | $711.36 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2023 | 94.7% | $1.36 Billion | $1.44 Billion | $1.80 Billion | $441.99 Million | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2022 | 88.8% | $1.23 Billion | $1.38 Billion | $1.75 Billion | $518.72 Million | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2021 | 93.6% | $1.26 Billion | $1.35 Billion | $1.56 Billion | $293.16 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2020 | 94.0% | $1.21 Billion | $1.29 Billion | $1.48 Billion | $267.40 Million | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2019 | 96.7% | $1.33 Billion | $1.38 Billion | $1.59 Billion | $253.75 Million | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2018 | 95.4% | $1.32 Billion | $1.39 Billion | $1.59 Billion | $267.72 Million | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2017 | 97.5% | $1.29 Billion | $1.33 Billion | $1.56 Billion | $268.00 Million | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2016 | 95.8% | $1.39 Billion | $1.45 Billion | $1.64 Billion | $246.27 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2015 | 97.6% | $1.36 Billion | $1.40 Billion | $1.63 Billion | $270.91 Million | ▲ +11.3 pp |
| 2014 | 86.3% | $1.22 Billion | $1.41 Billion | $1.67 Billion | $454.98 Million | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2013 | 87.2% | $1.12 Billion | $1.29 Billion | $1.75 Billion | $622.60 Million | ▼ -20.4 pp |
| 2012 | 107.6% | $1.30 Billion | $1.21 Billion | $1.69 Billion | $392.71 Million | ▲ +18.8 pp |
| 2011 | 88.9% | $1.07 Billion | $1.20 Billion | $1.58 Billion | $512.35 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2010 | 95.5% | $1.08 Billion | $1.13 Billion | $1.69 Billion | $615.00 Million | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2009 | 92.3% | $954.04 Million | $1.03 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $549.88 Million | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2008 | 90.7% | $1.01 Billion | $1.12 Billion | $1.42 Billion | $402.33 Million | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2007 | 82.2% | $852.39 Million | $1.04 Billion | $1.55 Billion | $692.97 Million | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2006 | 88.0% | $864.79 Million | $982.67 Million | $1.80 Billion | $937.81 Million | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2005 | 95.5% | $819.05 Million | $857.63 Million | $1.79 Billion | $969.76 Million | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 2004 | 99.2% | $787.56 Million | $794.22 Million | $1.53 Billion | $739.11 Million | ▲ +29.1 pp |
| 2003 | 70.0% | $431.61 Million | $616.29 Million | $1.11 Billion | $673.43 Million | ▼ -24.9 pp |
| 2002 | 94.9% | $550.88 Million | $580.44 Million | $1.13 Billion | $581.76 Million | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2001 | 94.9% | $550.88 Million | $580.44 Million | $1.13 Billion | $581.76 Million | ▲ +56.6 pp |
| 2000 | 38.3% | $204.92 Million | $534.62 Million | $1.09 Billion | $883.23 Million | ▼ -8.9 pp |
| 1999 | 47.2% | $271.80 Million | $575.40 Million | $1.17 Billion | $898.50 Million | ▼ -9.5 pp |
| 1998 | 56.7% | $328.80 Million | $579.60 Million | $1.43 Billion | $1.10 Billion | ▼ -12.7 pp |
| 1997 | 69.5% | $347.50 Million | $500.30 Million | $1.43 Billion | $1.08 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 1996 | 67.3% | $299.80 Million | $445.70 Million | $1.33 Billion | $1.03 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 1995 | 65.0% | $264.80 Million | $407.20 Million | $1.26 Billion | $997.60 Million | ▼ -18.1 pp |
| 1994 | 83.1% | $318.00 Million | $382.50 Million | $1.19 Billion | $868.00 Million | ▲ +11.7 pp |
| 1993 | 71.5% | $300.50 Million | $420.40 Million | $1.09 Billion | $786.40 Million | ▼ -18.0 pp |
| 1992 | 89.5% | $273.30 Million | $305.30 Million | $970.50 Million | $697.20 Million | ▲ +32.8 pp |
| 1991 | 56.7% | $223.50 Million | $394.10 Million | $877.50 Million | $654.00 Million | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 1990 | 66.1% | $264.10 Million | $399.50 Million | $717.00 Million | $452.90 Million | ▲ +14.5 pp |
| 1989 | 51.6% | $200.40 Million | $388.50 Million | $638.60 Million | $438.20 Million | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 1988 | 50.7% | $181.10 Million | $356.90 Million | $610.20 Million | $429.10 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 1987 | 53.0% | $172.60 Million | $325.70 Million | $571.40 Million | $398.80 Million | ▲ +24.5 pp |
| 1986 | 28.5% | $83.80 Million | $293.80 Million | $234.20 Million | $150.40 Million | — |