Universal (HAM:UVV) Total Operating Expense: €260 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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HAM:UVV Universal Corp HAM:UVV
73 GF Score
Price €38.42
GF Value €44.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Universal Total Operating Expense?

Universal HAM:UVV -0.62% 73 Total Operating Expense is €260 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:UVV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Universal's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €70 Mil. Universal's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €260 Mil.

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Universal Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Universal Total Operating Expense Chart

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Universal Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €260 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €260 Mil mean?
Universal (HAM:UVV) has a Total Operating Expense of €260 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Universal and its competitors.
Is Universal's Total Operating Expense too high?
Universal's current Total Operating Expense is €260 Mil. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's Total Operating Expense compare to TPB and AIIR?
Universal's Total Operating Expense of €260 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. Universal's current Total Operating Expense is €260 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.72, compared to a current price of €38.42 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €260 Mil. Universal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (HAM:UVV), the current Total Operating Expense is €260 Mil as of Jun. 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 €38.42 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.72. GuruFocus considers Universal to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:UVV:

  • Total Operating Expense: €260 Mil
  • GF Value™: €44.72 vs. price of €38.42 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 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.
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