UVV
Universal
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: UVV
- PE Ratio
The price-to-earnings ratio for Universal stock stands at 40.67 as of Jun 4, 2026. This results from the current EPS of $1.3 and stock price of $52.87. An increase of 97% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 20.7 of the last 4 quarters.
UVV PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Universal has been 18.35. The current 40.67 PE ratio is 122% above the historical average. In the past ten years, UVV's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2017 quarter at 79.49, with a price of $70.75 and an EPS of $0.89. The Sep 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 9.63, with a price of $47.21 and an EPS of $4.9.
Universal PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 481.92% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -85.41% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40.54 | 175.59% | $52.7 | $1.3 |
| 2025 | 14.71 | 36.84% | $56.05 | $3.81 |
| 2024 | 10.75 | 1.8% | $51.72 | $4.81 |
| 2023 | 10.56 | -36.35% | $52.89 | $5.01 |
| 2022 | 16.59 | -0.18% | $58.07 | $3.5 |
| 2021 | 16.62 | 7.92% | $58.99 | $3.55 |
| 2020 | 15.4 | 10.63% | $44.21 | $2.87 |
| 2019 | 13.92 | 20% | $57.63 | $4.14 |
| 2018 | 11.6 | -85.41% | $48.5 | $4.18 |
| 2017 | 79.49 | 481.92% | $70.75 | $0.89 |
| 2016 | 13.66 | 25.44% | $56.81 | $4.16 |
| 2015 | 10.89 | 12.38% | $47.16 | $4.33 |
| 2014 | 9.69 | -12.7% | $55.89 | $5.77 |
| 2013 | 11.1 | -20.94% | $56.04 | $5.05 |
| 2012 | 14.04 | 91.54% | $46.6 | $3.32 |
Universal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 40.54 | 161.38% | $52.7 | $1.3 |
| Dec 2025 | 15.51 | 23.78% | $52.75 | $3.4 |
| Sep 2025 | 12.53 | -10.95% | $55.87 | $4.46 |
| Jun 2025 | 14.07 | -4.35% | $58.24 | $4.14 |
| Mar 2025 | 14.71 | 35.7% | $56.05 | $3.81 |
| Dec 2024 | 10.84 | -1.81% | $54.84 | $5.06 |
| Sep 2024 | 11.04 | 12.31% | $53.11 | $4.81 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.83 | -8.56% | $48.19 | $4.9 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.75 | -14.41% | $51.72 | $4.81 |
| Dec 2023 | 12.56 | 30.43% | $67.32 | $5.36 |
| Sep 2023 | 9.63 | -10.34% | $47.21 | $4.9 |
| Jun 2023 | 10.74 | 1.7% | $49.94 | $4.65 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.56 | -22.41% | $52.89 | $5.01 |
| Dec 2022 | 13.61 | 6.75% | $52.81 | $3.88 |
| Sep 2022 | 12.75 | -25.83% | $46.04 | $3.61 |
UVV Price vs fair value
UVV average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, UVV's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE comparison
Universal's P/E of 40.67 is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 20.78, Universal's P/E is 96% higher.
UVV PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks PM and MO, UVV's PE ratio stands higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MO Altria Group Inc | 14.74 | $117.89B |
| PM Philip Morris International Inc | 24.61 | $272.73B |
| UVV Universal Corp | 40.67 | $1.32B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal's PE ratio?
UVV's price to earnings ratio is 40.67 as of Jun 4, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Universal (UVV)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UVV stock is 14.4.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Universal (UVV)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UVV stock is 14.26.
What is the highest PE ratio for UVV?
In the last ten years, the Mar 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 79.49.
How does the current PE ratio for UVV compare to its historical average?
UVV's price to earnings ratio is currently 122% above its 10-year historical average.
How is UVV's PE ratio calculated (Universal PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 4, 2026), Universal's stock price is $52.87. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $1.3. Therefore, Universal's P/E ratio for today is 40.67. PE RATIO(40.67) = STOCK PRICE($52.87) / TTM EPS($1.3)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.