Universal Corporation (UVV)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 95,047 | 126,027 | 119,604 | 121,792 | 119,598 | 132,987 | 121,431 | 115,158 | 124,052 | 96,115 | 89,395 | 87,050 | 86,577 | 100,168 | 98,501 | 86,493 | 87,410 | 63,614 | 56,307 | 76,882 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,458,560 | 1,450,610 | 1,420,570 | 1,413,460 | 1,437,210 | 1,417,080 | 1,384,190 | 1,380,720 | 1,397,090 | 1,360,790 | 1,324,850 | 1,325,760 | 1,340,540 | 1,316,000 | 1,297,330 | 1,303,820 | 1,307,300 | 1,270,520 | 1,239,500 | 1,236,240 |
| ROE | 6.52% | 8.69% | 8.42% | 8.62% | 8.32% | 9.38% | 8.77% | 8.34% | 8.88% | 7.06% | 6.75% | 6.57% | 6.46% | 7.61% | 7.59% | 6.63% | 6.69% | 5.01% | 4.54% | 6.22% |
March 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $95,047K ÷ $1,458,560K
= 6.52%
Return on equity (ROE) is a key financial ratio that measures a company's profitability by evaluating how effectively it is utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Looking at the data provided for Universal Corporation, we can see that the ROE fluctuated over the period analyzed. From June 30, 2020, to March 31, 2024, the ROE ranged between 4.54% and 9.38%, with the highest ROE observed on December 31, 2023. This signifies varying levels of profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity during this period.
From March 31, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the ROE declined from 8.32% to 6.52%. This decrease may indicate a potential decrease in profitability or less efficient utilization of equity in the most recent period.
In conclusion, Universal Corporation's ROE has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, ranging from moderate to high levels. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor these variations to assess the company's profitability and efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders.
Peer comparison
Mar 31, 2025