UniversalHAM:UVV -1.36%72 EV-to-FCF is 28.69 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 10.11. GuruFocus rates HAM:UVV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 32 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks worse than 78.13% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Universal's Enterprise Value is €1,940 Mil.
Universal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €68 Mil. Therefore, Universal's EV-to-FCF for today is 28.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:UVV'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -348.14 Med: 10.11 Max: 97.58
Current: 27.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Universal was 97.58. The lowest was -348.14. And the median was 10.11.
HAM:UVV's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 78.13% of 32
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 14.16
vs HAM:UVV: 27.53
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Universal's share price for today is €45.02.
Universal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.085.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Universal EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Universal EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Universal's current Enterprise Value is €1,940 Mil.
Universal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €68 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 28.69 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 10.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #25 out of 32 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Universal's EV-to-FCF too high?
Universal's current EV-to-FCF of 28.69 is 184% above median its 10-year median of 10.11. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.16. Universal's value of 28.69 is 102.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #25 out of 32 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 EV-to-FCF compare to AIIR and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #25 out of 32 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.16. Universal's value of 28.69 is 102.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.11 vs. the industry median of 14.16, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Tobacco Products companies is 14.16, based on 32 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal's current EV-to-FCF of 28.69 is 102.6% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal's current EV-to-FCF is 28.69, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 10.11. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.03, compared to a current price of €45.02 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 28.69, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 10.11 and 102.6% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 14.16. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (HAM:UVV), the current EV-to-FCF is 28.69 as of Jul. 13, 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 €45.02 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.03.
GuruFocus considers Universal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:UVV:
EV-to-FCF: 28.69 (184% above median its 10-year median of 10.11)
GF Value™: €47.03 vs. price of €45.02 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.6% above the Tobacco Products median (#25 of 32)
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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