UVV (Universal) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


UVV Universal Corp UVV
72 GF Score
Price $51.62
GF Value $53.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Tariff Resilience Score?

Universal UVV -0.88% 72 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates UVV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 54 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks better than 70.37% on this metric.

Universal has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Universal has UVV's global tobacco operations expose them to tariffs, especially in key markets like China. They have some mitigation strategies, but past tariffs have impacted revenue.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Universal might have Average Resilient.

Universal  (NYSE:UVV) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Universal Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

UVV vs AIIR, TPB, ISPR: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
Universal (UVV) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #16 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Universal's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Universal's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #16 out of 54 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to AIIR and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #16 out of 54 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This puts Universal in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Universal's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 (UVV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.94, compared to a current price of $51.62 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (UVV), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 (UVV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $51.62 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.94. GuruFocus considers Universal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UVV:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $53.94 vs. price of $51.62 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UVV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Universal Business Description

Other Exchanges 0LJD: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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