Universal (HAM:UVV) ROCE %: -2.05% (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:UVV Universal Corp HAM:UVV
72 GF Score
Price €46.24
GF Value €46.38
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What is Universal ROCE %?

Universal HAM:UVV +0.26% 72 ROCE % is -2.05% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Universal's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.05%.

Universal  (HAM:UVV) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Universal ROCE % Related Terms

Universal ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal's ROCE % 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.

Universal ROCE % Chart

Universal Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Universal Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Universal ROCE % Calculation

Universal's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=152.839/( ( (2765.336 - 693.899) + (2393.253 - 488.068) )/ 2 )
=152.839/( (2071.437+1905.185)/ 2 )
=152.839/1988.311
=7.69 %

Universal's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-39.404/( ( (2576.957 - 641.736) + (2393.253 - 488.068) )/ 2 )
=-39.404/( ( 1935.221 + 1905.185 )/ 2 )
=-39.404/1920.203
=-2.05 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -2.05% mean?
Universal (HAM:UVV) has a ROCE % of -2.05% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Universal's ROCE % too high?
Universal's current ROCE % is -2.05%. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's ROCE % compare to AIIR and TPB?
Universal's ROCE % of -2.05% can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 17.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Tobacco Products company?
The median ROCE % among Tobacco Products companies is 17.46, based on 46 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median ROCE % is 17.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal's current ROCE % is -2.05%. 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 ROCE % of -2.05%. 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 ROCE % is -2.05%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (HAM:UVV), the current ROCE % is -2.05% 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 €46.24 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €46.38.

Key valuation signals for HAM:UVV:

  • ROCE %: -2.05%
  • GF Value™: €46.38 vs. price of €46.24 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges UVV:USA0LJD:UKUVV:Germany
Address 9201 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA, USA, 23235
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.
72GF Score

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