UniversalHAM:UVV +0.26%72 OCF Yield % is 9.63 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 8.46. GuruFocus rates HAM:UVV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.38. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks better than 72.92% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Universal OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal's OCF 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 AIIR, TPB, ISPR: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal's OCF 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 OCF Yield % of 9.63 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 8.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #13 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Universal's OCF Yield % too high?
Universal's current OCF Yield % of 9.63 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.46. The Tobacco Products industry median OCF Yield % is 4.50. Universal's value of 9.63 is 114.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #13 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's OCF Yield % compare to AIIR and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #13 out of 48 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Universal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.50. Universal's value of 9.63 is 114.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.46 vs. the industry median of 4.50, 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 Yield % for a Tobacco Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Tobacco Products companies is 4.50, based on 48 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal's current OCF Yield % of 9.63 is 114.2% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal's current OCF Yield % is 9.63, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 8.46. 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 OCF Yield % of 9.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.38, compared to a current price of €46.24 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.63, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.46 and 114.2% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 4.50. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (HAM:UVV), the current OCF Yield % is 9.63 as of Jun. 27, 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 €46.24 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €46.38.
Key valuation signals for HAM:UVV:
OCF Yield %: 9.63 (14% above median its 10-year median of 8.46)
GF Value™: €46.38 vs. price of €46.24 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114.2% above the Tobacco Products median (#13 of 48)
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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