Universal Corporation (UVV)
Operating profit margin
| Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 244,151 | 222,009 | 181,072 | 160,315 | 147,810 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,947,280 | 2,748,570 | 2,569,820 | 2,103,600 | 1,983,360 |
| Operating profit margin | 8.28% | 8.08% | 7.05% | 7.62% | 7.45% |
March 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $244,151K ÷ $2,947,280K
= 8.28%
Universal Corporation's operating profit margin has shown a consistent upward trend over the past five years. From March 31, 2021, to March 31, 2025, the operating profit margin has increased from 7.45% to 8.28%. This indicates that Universal Corporation has been able to improve its efficiency in generating profits from its core business operations. The company's ability to maintain and expand its operating profit margin reflects effective cost management and potentially increasing revenues. Overall, the rising trend in the operating profit margin suggests positive financial performance and operational effectiveness for Universal Corporation.
Peer comparison
Mar 31, 2025