UniversalHAM:UVV -1.05%72 Current Ratio is 3.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates HAM:UVV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.27. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 49 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks better than 87.76% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Universal's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.49.
Universal has a current ratio of 3.49. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:UVV'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87 Med: 4.7 Max: 6.26
Current: 3.49
During the past 13 years, Universal's highest Current Ratio was 6.26. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 4.70.
HAM:UVV's Current Ratio is ranked better than 87.76% of 49
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs HAM:UVV: 3.49
Universal (HAM:UVV) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
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Universal Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal's Current Ratio 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 AIIR, TPB, ISPR: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 3.49 as of Mar. 2026. This is 26% below median its historical median of 4.70. Over the past decade, Universal's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.87 to 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #6 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Universal's Current Ratio too high?
Universal's current Current Ratio of 3.49 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 6.26. The Tobacco Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.68. Universal's value of 3.49 is 107.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #6 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's Current Ratio compare to AIIR and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #6 out of 49 companies for Current Ratio. This places Universal in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.68. Universal's value of 3.49 is 107.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.87 to 6.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 1.68, 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 Current Ratio for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 1.68, based on 49 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal's current Current Ratio of 3.49 is 107.7% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal's current Current Ratio is 3.49, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 4.70. 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?
Universal (HAM:UVV) has a current Current Ratio of 3.49. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.27, compared to a current price of €45.24 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.49, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 107.7% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 1.68. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (HAM:UVV), the current Current Ratio is 3.49 as of Mar. 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 €45.24 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.27.
Key valuation signals for HAM:UVV:
Current Ratio: 3.49 (26% below median its 10-year median of 4.70)
GF Value™: €47.27 vs. price of €45.24 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.7% above the Tobacco Products median (#6 of 49)
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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