Universal Corporation (UVV)
Current ratio
| Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | ||
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| Total current assets | US$ in thousands | 2,156,100 | 2,215,640 | 2,211,920 | 2,198,460 | 2,102,540 | 2,013,630 | 2,047,710 | 2,054,790 | 1,802,890 | 1,951,890 | 1,991,390 | 1,935,140 | 1,748,010 | 1,745,310 | 1,657,920 | 1,604,460 | 1,555,360 | 1,604,800 | 1,594,650 | 1,462,660 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 750,161 | 819,315 | 849,422 | 846,056 | 711,358 | 624,874 | 701,145 | 717,872 | 441,987 | 598,227 | 798,447 | 742,012 | 518,724 | 547,785 | 399,409 | 353,168 | 293,157 | 346,346 | 408,164 | 265,600 |
| Current ratio | 2.87 | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.96 | 3.22 | 2.92 | 2.86 | 4.08 | 3.26 | 2.49 | 2.61 | 3.37 | 3.19 | 4.15 | 4.54 | 5.31 | 4.63 | 3.91 | 5.51 |
March 31, 2025 calculation
Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,156,100K ÷ $750,161K
= 2.87
The current ratio of Universal Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past few years. As of March 31, 2025, the current ratio stands at 2.87, indicating that the company has $2.87 in current assets for every $1 in current liabilities.
Looking at the trend from June 30, 2020, to March 31, 2025, the current ratio started at a high of 5.51, gradually decreased, fluctuated, and ultimately settled at 2.87. This downward trend suggests a potential liquidity concern, as the company may be facing challenges in meeting its short-term obligations with its current assets.
It is important for Universal Corporation to monitor its current ratio closely and take appropriate measures to ensure it is at a healthy level. This could involve managing working capital more effectively, improving inventory management, or increasing short-term liquidity options.
Peer comparison
Mar 31, 2025