EBITDA for Universal Corporation (UVV)
According to Universal Corporation's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $283.52M USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$283.52M
YoY change
+4.3%
5Y CAGR
+11.9%
Peak year (1998)
$329.50M
Cumulative EBITDA
$8.89B
EBITDA history chart for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $301.05M | +4.3% | ||
| 2024 | $288.68M | +16.1% | ||
| 2023 | $248.57M | +11.7% | ||
| 2022 | $222.53M | +13.9% | ||
| 2021 | $195.41M | +13.9% | ||
| 2020 | $171.52M | -16.7% | ||
| 2019 | $205.94M | -4.6% | ||
| 2018 | $215.89M | -0.7% | ||
| 2017 | $217.52M | -1.1% | ||
| 2016 | $219.89M | +4.2% | ||
| 2015 | $210.98M | -27.0% | ||
| 2014 | $289.01M | +5.7% | ||
| 2013 | $273.50M | +19.6% | ||
| 2012 | $228.68M | -22.5% | ||
| 2011 | $294.89M | -9.1% | ||
| 2010 | $324.33M | +18.1% | ||
| 2009 | $274.57M | +3.4% | ||
| 2008 | $265.43M | +12.0% | ||
| 2007 | $236.98M | +26.2% | ||
| 2006 | $187.75M | -37.1% | ||
| 2005 | $298.34M | +43.6% | ||
| 2004 | $207.81M | -18.7% | ||
| 2003 | $255.49M | +27.4% | ||
| 2002 | $200.51M | -32.1% | ||
| 2001 | $295.33M | -0.5% | ||
| 2000 | $296.90M | -3.4% | ||
| 1999 | $307.30M | -6.7% | ||
| 1998 | $329.50M | +14.3% | ||
| 1997 | $288.40M | +40.5% | ||
| 1996 | $205.20M | +34.6% | ||
| 1995 | $152.40M | -7.5% | ||
| 1994 | $164.70M | -16.4% | ||
| 1993 | $197.10M | +9.5% | ||
| 1992 | $180.00M | +12.4% | ||
| 1991 | $160.10M | +49.6% | ||
| 1990 | $107.00M | -18.3% | ||
| 1989 | $130.90M | +14.2% | ||
| 1988 | $114.60M | -10.0% | ||
| 1987 | $127.30M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Universal Corporation's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Universal Corporation (UVV) EBITDA is $301.05M – edged up 4.3% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Universal Corporation EBITDA expanded at a +11.9% compound annual rate, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Universal Corporation EBITDA declined from $329.50M in 1998 to $301.05M in 2025, a 8.6% drawdown.
$329.50M stands as the all-time-high annual EBITDA, posted in 1998, against a low of $107.00M during 1990.
Within Consumer Defensive, Universal Corporation (UVV) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for EBITDA is $16.50B.
Universal Corporation EBITDA by Year
Universal Corporation EBITDA 2025: $301.05M
Universal Corporation EBITDA in 2025 was $301.05M, edged up 4.3% from 2024.
Universal Corporation EBITDA 2024: $288.68M
Universal Corporation EBITDA in 2024 was $288.68M, grew 16.1% from 2023.
Universal Corporation EBITDA 2023: $248.57M
Universal Corporation EBITDA in 2023 was $248.57M, grew 11.7% from 2022.
Universal Corporation EBITDA 2022: $222.53M
Universal Corporation EBITDA in 2022 was $222.53M, grew 13.9% from 2021.
Universal Corporation EBITDA 2021: $195.41M
Universal Corporation EBITDA in 2021 was $195.41M.
See more financial history for Universal Corporation (UVV).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Universal Corporation, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $46.47B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $23.92B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $18.70B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $17.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $15.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $13.40B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $10.83B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.60B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Corporation's EBITDA?
Latest reported EBITDA for Universal Corporation (UVV) is $283.52M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Universal Corporation EBITDA changed year-over-year?
Universal Corporation (UVV) EBITDA changed +4.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Corporation EBITDA?
Universal Corporation (UVV) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +11.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Corporation EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
Universal Corporation EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $329.50M in 1998.
What was Universal Corporation EBITDA in 2024?
Universal Corporation (UVV) EBITDA in 2024 was $288.68M.
What was Universal Corporation EBITDA in 2025?
Universal Corporation (UVV) EBITDA in 2025 was $301.05M.
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