Universal Corporation (UVV)
Gross profit margin
| Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 548,875 | 536,098 | 458,285 | 408,926 | 386,003 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,947,280 | 2,748,570 | 2,569,820 | 2,103,600 | 1,983,360 |
| Gross profit margin | 18.62% | 19.50% | 17.83% | 19.44% | 19.46% |
March 31, 2025 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $548,875K ÷ $2,947,280K
= 18.62%
Universal Corporation's gross profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. The margin decreased from 19.46% as of March 31, 2021, to 17.83% as of March 31, 2023, displaying a decline in profitability during that period. However, the margin improved to 19.50% as of March 31, 2024, before declining slightly to 18.62% as of March 31, 2025.
Overall, Universal Corporation's gross profit margin has remained relatively stable around the range of 18-19.5% over the past five years. It is essential for the company to assess the factors contributing to these fluctuations in order to maintain and improve its profitability in the future.
Peer comparison
Mar 31, 2025