UniversalUVV +0.91%72 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates UVV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 14 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks worse than 7142850% 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.
UVV vs AIIR, TPB, 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 (UVV) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. Over the past decade, Universal's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #999999 out of 14 companies in the Tobacco Products industry.
Is Universal's Buyback Yield % too high?
Universal's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #999999 out of 14 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's Buyback Yield % compare to AIIR and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #999999 out of 14 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Universal in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Universal's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 3.10 over the past decade. 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?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Universal's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. 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 (UVV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.93, compared to a current price of $52.13 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Universal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 (UVV), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 09, 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 (UVV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.13 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.93.
GuruFocus considers Universal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UVV:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $53.93 vs. price of $52.13 (3.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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