The price-to-earnings ratio for Universal stock stands at 11.29 as of Jul 26, 2024. This results from the current EPS of $4.81 and stock price of $54.3. An increase of 3.4% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.9 of the last 4 quarters.
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Universal has been 17.87. The current 11.29 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.
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% |
Currently, UVV's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
Compared to its peer PM, UVV's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MO's and VGR's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MO Altria Group Inc | 10.53 | $86.62B |
| VGR Vector Group Ltd | 11.03 | $2.01B |
| UVV Universal Corp | 11.29 | $1.33B |
| PM Philip Morris International Inc | 20.06 | $176.25B |
UVV's price to earnings ratio is 11.29 as of Jul 26, 2024.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UVV stock is 12.73.
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UVV stock is 14.27.
In the last ten years, the Mar 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 79.49.
UVV's price to earnings ratio is currently 37% below its 10-year historical average.
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 26, 2024), Universal's stock price is $54.3. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $4.81. Therefore, Universal's P/E ratio for today is 11.29. PE RATIO(11.29) = STOCK PRICE($54.3) / TTM EPS($4.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.