UVV Universal PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Universal stock stands at 11.2 as of Nov 20, 2024. This results from the current EPS of $4.9 and stock price of $54.89. An increase of 4.7% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.7 of the last 4 quarters.
UVV PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Universal has been 17.73. The current 11.2 PE ratio is 37% below 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.75 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 10.56 | -36.35% |
| 2022 | 16.59 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 16.62 | 7.92% |
| 2020 | 15.4 | 10.63% |
| 2019 | 13.92 | 20% |
| 2018 | 11.6 | -85.41% |
| 2017 | 79.49 | 481.92% |
| 2016 | 13.66 | 25.44% |
| 2015 | 10.89 | 12.38% |
UVV average PE ratio chart
Currently, UVV's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
UVV PE vs peers
Compared to its peer PM, UVV's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MO's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MO Altria Group Inc | 9.45 | $94.96B |
| UVV Universal Corp | 11.36 | $1.37B |
| PM Philip Morris International Inc | 20.79 | $204.01B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal's PE ratio?
UVV's price to earnings ratio is 11.2 as of Nov 20, 2024.
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 12.52.
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 13.97.
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 37% below 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 (Nov 20, 2024), Universal's stock price is $54.89. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $4.9. Therefore, Universal's P/E ratio for today is 11.2. PE RATIO(11.2) = STOCK PRICE($54.89) / TTM EPS($4.9)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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