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UniversalHAM:UVV -0.62%73 Buyback Yield % is 0.25 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates HAM:UVV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 13 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks better than 69.23% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Universal's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:UVV vs TPB, AIIR, ISPR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Universal Buyback Yield % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Universal (HAM:UVV) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.25 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Universal's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #4 out of 13 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Universal's Buyback Yield % too high?
Universal's current Buyback Yield % of 0.25 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 3.10. The Tobacco Products industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Universal's value of 0.25 is 2400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #4 out of 13 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's Buyback Yield % compare to TPB and AIIR?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #4 out of 13 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Universal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Universal's value of 0.25 is 2400% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 3.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Universal has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Tobacco Products companies is 0.01, based on 13 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal's current Buyback Yield % of 0.25 is 2400% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal's current Buyback Yield % is 0.25, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal (HAM:UVV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.72, compared to a current price of €38.42 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.25, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 2400% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 0.01. Universal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (HAM:UVV), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.25 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Universal (HAM:UVV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €38.42 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.72.
GuruFocus considers Universal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:UVV:
Buyback Yield %: 0.25 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: €44.72 vs. price of €38.42 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2400% above the Tobacco Products median (#4 of 13)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:UVV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Corp is an international leaf tobacco supplier. The company procures leaf tobacco from farmers, processes it, and sells it to companies that manufacture consumer tobacco products. Universal does not manufacture or sell any consumer products itself. The company's segments include Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States. The company operates in the USA, Belgium, China, Egypt, Philippines, Germany, and Other Countries with majority of revenue from USA.
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