Question 1

What is Universal Corporation's P/B ratio?

Accepted Answer

Universal Corporation (UVV) P/B ratio is 1.0× as of June 5, 2026. The ratio is calculated by dividing market capitalisation by book value of equity, using USD-normalised financials (IAS 21 exchange-rate translation for non-USD reporters).

Question 2

How is the P/B ratio calculated?

Accepted Answer

P/B = Market Capitalisation ÷ Book Value of Equity (most recent quarterly shareholders' equity), or equivalently Share Price ÷ Book Value Per Share. All inputs are sourced from audited GAAP/IFRS filings and translated to USD using period-end exchange rates so the multiple is comparable across companies and currencies.

Question 3

What is the P/B ratio?

Accepted Answer

The price-to-book (P/B) ratio compares a company's market capitalisation to its book value of equity (total shareholders' equity) on the most recent quarterly balance sheet. It is calculated as market cap ÷ book value of equity (equivalent to share price ÷ book value per share). A P/B below 1× implies the market values the business below its accounting net worth; values well above 1× reflect intangible assets, brand value, or a high return on equity.

Question 4

What is a good P/B ratio for Universal Corporation?

Accepted Answer

A "good" P/B depends on the business model. Banks, insurers, and other capital-heavy financials typically trade near 1×; asset-light technology and consumer-brand companies can sustainably trade at 5×+ because much of their value is intangible. P/B is most informative when paired with return on equity (ROE). For Universal Corporation specifically, the relevant sector benchmark is the current sector median of 3.4×.

Question 5

Is Universal Corporation's P/B ratio high or low?

Accepted Answer

Universal Corporation's P/B ratio of 1.0× is below its own 5-year average of 1.0× and below the sector median of 3.4×. That places the current reading at the 56th percentile of its 10-year history. A higher multiple usually reflects stronger expected growth, lower perceived risk, or higher returns on capital; a lower multiple reflects the opposite.

Question 6

What is Universal Corporation's historical P/B ratio range?

Accepted Answer

In the available daily series, Universal Corporation (UVV) P/B ratio has ranged from a low of 0.7× in 2008 to a high of 1.8× in 2002. The 5-year average is 1.0× and the 5-year median is 0.9×.

Question 7

What was Universal Corporation's P/B ratio in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Universal Corporation (UVV) P/B ratio at the end of 2026 was 0.9×. Annual values reflect the multiple on the last trading day of each calendar year, using the trailing twelve-month book value figure available at that date.

Question 8

Why does Universal Corporation's P/B ratio change over time?

Accepted Answer

Valuation multiples move with two inputs: the numerator (market capitalisation, which tracks the share price) and the denominator (book value). Share-price changes — driven by interest rates, earnings expectations, risk appetite, and broader market sentiment — typically dominate short-term moves, while changes in the underlying fundamental drive the longer-term trend. As a result, the ratio can rise during stock-price rallies even if the business itself has not become more valuable, and fall during sell-offs even when fundamentals are improving.


2026	$1.32B	$1.42B	0.9×	-0.0×	Mar 31, 2026
2025	$1.40B	$1.46B	1.0×	+0.1×	Mar 31, 2025
2024	$1.27B	$1.44B	0.9×	-0.1×	Mar 31, 2024
2023	$1.31B	$1.40B	0.9×	-0.1×	Mar 31, 2023
2022	$1.44B	$1.34B	1.1×	-0.0×	Mar 31, 2022
2021	$1.46B	$1.31B	1.1×	+0.2×	Mar 31, 2021
2020	$1.09B	$1.25B	0.9×	-0.2×	Mar 31, 2020
2019	$1.47B	$1.34B	1.1×	+0.2×	Mar 31, 2019
2018	$1.22B	$1.34B	0.9×	-0.5×	Mar 31, 2018
2017	$1.79B	$1.29B	1.4×	+0.5×	Mar 31, 2017
2016	$1.29B	$1.41B	0.9×	+0.1×	Mar 31, 2016
2015	$1.07B	$1.36B	0.8×	-0.2×	Mar 31, 2015
2014	$1.30B	$1.38B	0.9×	-0.1×	Mar 31, 2014
2013	$1.31B	$1.26B	1.0×	+0.1×	Mar 31, 2013
2012	$1.08B	$1.18B	0.9×	+0.1×	Mar 31, 2012
2011	$1.01B	$1.19B	0.9×	-0.3×	Mar 31, 2011
2010	$1.28B	$1.12B	1.1×	+0.4×	Mar 31, 2010
2009	$747.55M	$1.03B	0.7×	-0.9×	Mar 31, 2009
2008	$1.76B	$1.12B	1.6×	-0.0×	Mar 31, 2008
2007	$1.67B	$1.03B	1.6×	+0.6×	Mar 31, 2007
2006	$942.43M	$964.87M	1.0×	-0.5×	Mar 31, 2006
2005	$1.18B	$822.39M	1.4×	-0.3×	Mar 31, 2005
2004	$1.29B	$759.80M	1.7×	+0.1×	Mar 31, 2004
2003	$945.39M	$610.32M	1.5×	-0.3×	Mar 31, 2003
2002	$1.04B	$574.08M	1.8×	—	Mar 31, 2002


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P/B Ratio for Universal Corporation (UVV)

P/B Ratio daily chart for Universal Corporation (UVV)

Historical P/B Ratio for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 2002 to 2026

About P/B Ratio at Universal Corporation (UVV)

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio by Year

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2026: 0.9×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2025: 1.0×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2024: 0.9×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2023: 0.9×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2022: 1.1×

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — chart

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — table

Frequently asked questions

Universal Corporation (UVV) Key Financials

P/B Ratio daily chart for Universal Corporation (UVV)

Historical P/B Ratio for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 2002 to 2026

About P/B Ratio at Universal Corporation (UVV)

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio by Year

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2026: 0.9×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2025: 1.0×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2024: 0.9×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2023: 0.9×

Universal Corporation P/B Ratio 2022: 1.1×

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — chart

Sector peers by P/B Ratio — table

Frequently asked questions

+What is Universal Corporation's P/B ratio?

+How is the P/B ratio calculated?

+What is the P/B ratio?

+What is a good P/B ratio for Universal Corporation?

+Is Universal Corporation's P/B ratio high or low?

+What is Universal Corporation's historical P/B ratio range?

+What was Universal Corporation's P/B ratio in 2026?

+Why does Universal Corporation's P/B ratio change over time?

Universal Corporation (UVV) Key Financials