Universal Corporation (UVV)
Gross profit margin
| 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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| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 548,745 | 581,314 | 554,677 | 543,249 | 534,432 | 507,988 | 486,537 | 465,079 | 458,285 | 457,774 | 443,747 | 426,171 | 408,926 | 410,609 | 418,636 | 394,711 | 386,003 | 371,183 | 324,656 | 351,927 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,947,284 | 3,015,865 | 2,900,179 | 2,827,901 | 2,748,573 | 2,671,692 | 2,645,224 | 2,657,724 | 2,569,824 | 2,522,818 | 2,380,423 | 2,183,394 | 2,103,601 | 2,074,218 | 2,094,505 | 2,017,575 | 1,983,357 | 1,997,861 | 1,829,979 | 1,928,875 |
| Gross profit margin | 18.62% | 19.28% | 19.13% | 19.21% | 19.44% | 19.01% | 18.39% | 17.50% | 17.83% | 18.15% | 18.64% | 19.52% | 19.44% | 19.80% | 19.99% | 19.56% | 19.46% | 18.58% | 17.74% | 18.25% |
March 31, 2025 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $548,745K ÷ $2,947,284K
= 18.62%
The gross profit margin of Universal Corporation has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. In the most recent quarter as of March 31, 2025, the gross profit margin stood at 18.62%. This indicates that for every dollar of revenue generated, Universal Corporation retained 18.62 cents as gross profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
Looking at the trend from June 30, 2020, to March 31, 2025, the gross profit margin has generally been within the range of 17.50% to 19.99%. There were some peaks and valleys during this period, with the highest point being in September 30, 2021, at 19.99%, and the lowest point in June 30, 2023, at 17.50%.
It is important to note that a higher gross profit margin is typically viewed positively as it indicates the company is effectively managing its production costs in relation to its revenue. However, a declining trend in the gross profit margin may suggest challenges in controlling costs or pricing pressures in the industry. The management of Universal Corporation should continue monitoring this ratio to ensure sustainable profitability.
Peer comparison
Mar 31, 2025