UniversalLTS:0LJD +0.51%75 OCF Margin % is 26.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 523% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LJD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks worse than 57.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LJD'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.72 Med: 4.2 Max: 12.09
Current: 4.41
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Universal was 12.09%. The lowest was -2.72%. And the median was 4.20%.
LTS:0LJD's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 57.45% of 47
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 7.1
vs LTS:0LJD: 4.41
Universal OCF Margin % Related Terms
Universal OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal's OCF Margin % 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.
LTS:0LJD vs AIIR, TPB, ISPR: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal's OCF Margin % 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 (LTS:0LJD) has a OCF Margin % of 26.16% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. This is 523% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #27 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Universal's OCF Margin % too high?
Universal's current OCF Margin % of 26.16% is 523% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. The Tobacco Products industry median OCF Margin % is 7.10. Universal's value of 26.16% is 268.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #27 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's OCF Margin % compare to AIIR and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #27 out of 47 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.10. Universal's value of 26.16% is 268.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 7.10, 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 OCF Margin % for a Tobacco Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 7.10, based on 47 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal's current OCF Margin % of 26.16% is 268.5% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal's current OCF Margin % is 26.16%, which is 523% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. 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 (LTS:0LJD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.08, compared to a current price of $52.97 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 26.16%, which is 523% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 268.5% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 7.10. Universal's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (LTS:0LJD), the current OCF Margin % is 26.16% 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 (LTS:0LJD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.97 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.08.
GuruFocus considers Universal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LJD:
OCF Margin %: 26.16% (523% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: $54.08 vs. price of $52.97 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 268.5% above the Tobacco Products median (#27 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LJD 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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