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Is the earnings yield high or low?

The earnings yield of 2.42% is 70% below its 5-year average of 7.94%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.39%–11.53%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 66.70% below its 12-month average of 7.27%.

UVV Earnings Yield

UVV Earnings Yield Chart

2.42%
-61.83% 1Y
UVV Earnings Yield

UVV Average Earnings Yield Chart

UVV Earnings Yield

UVV Current vs Average Earnings Yield Chart

UVV Earnings Yield Metrics

EARNINGS YIELD

2.42%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG TTM

7.27%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 3Y

8.65%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 5Y

8.02%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 10Y

7.32%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 15Y

7.49%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 20Y

7.90%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-66.70%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-72.03%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-69.83%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-66.95%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-67.69%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-69.35%

UVV Competitors' Earnings Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Universal Corporation (UVV)$1.34B2.42%7.27%8.65%8.02%
Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs ›$32.19MN/A-32.60%-19.55%-16.57%
Maison Solutions Inc. Class A Common Stock (MSS)vs ›$1.43MN/A7.34%4.18%4.18%
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs ›$2.86B3.58%3.42%4.04%3.61%
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs ›$3.80B17.89%24.94%19.83%15.85%
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs ›$6.24B4.74%4.90%6.02%4.73%
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs ›$6.72BN/A7.00%5.77%5.99%
Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs ›$6.78B8.93%6.94%5.91%5.99%
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs ›$7.63B1.34%0.56%1.27%0.96%
Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs ›$7.78BN/A9.25%6.82%6.98%

Earnings Yield vs P/E Ratio

Earnings Yield

2.42%

EPS ÷ Price

P/E Ratio

41.4

Price ÷ EPS

Formula: Earnings Yield = (EPS / Price) × 100

Earnings Yield is simply the inverse of P/E. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

How earnings yield is used:

  • It expresses earnings relative to share price as a percentage
  • It can be compared with FCF yield and dividend yield
  • It can be compared with bond yields because both are percentages
  • It is mathematically the inverse of the P/E ratio

Earnings Yield Formula & Definition

Earnings Yield = EPS (TTM) / Share Price

Earnings yield is the inverse of the PE ratio, expressing trailing earnings as a percentage of price. Higher is cheaper.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Earnings Yield FAQ

What is the earnings yield for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The earnings yield for UVV stock is 2.42%.
Is Universal Corporation's earnings yield high or low?
The earnings yield of 2.42% is 70% below its 5-year average of 7.94%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.39%–11.53%).
What is the TTM average earnings yield for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The TTM average earnings yield for UVV stock is 7.27%.
What is the 3Y average earnings yield for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 3Y average earnings yield for UVV stock is 8.65%.
What is the 5Y average earnings yield for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 5Y average earnings yield for UVV stock is 8.02%.
What is the 10Y average earnings yield for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 10Y average earnings yield for UVV stock is 7.32%.
What is the 15Y average earnings yield for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 15Y average earnings yield for UVV stock is 7.49%.
What is the 20Y average earnings yield for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 20Y average earnings yield for UVV stock is 7.90%.

UVV Earnings Yield History

DATEEARNINGS YIELD
2026-06-262.42%
2026-06-252.44%
2026-06-242.46%
2026-06-232.47%
2026-06-222.52%
2026-06-182.49%
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2026-06-082.46%
2026-06-052.42%
2026-06-042.46%
2026-06-032.45%
2026-06-022.39%
2026-06-012.40%
2026-05-296.54%
2026-05-286.63%
2026-05-276.14%
2026-05-266.22%
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2026-05-206.19%
2026-05-196.23%
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2026-05-146.29%
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2026-05-116.33%
2026-05-086.31%
2026-05-076.31%
2026-05-066.29%
2026-05-056.27%
2026-05-046.30%
2026-05-016.25%
2026-04-306.33%
2026-04-296.46%
2026-04-286.28%
2026-04-276.32%
2026-04-246.32%
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2025-12-318.42%
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About Universal Corporation

Universal Corporation is a global agricultural enterprise specializing in the processing and supply of leaf tobacco and a diverse range of plant-based ingredients. Its activities are organized into two primary segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Within its Tobacco Operations, the company manages the entire supply chain, encompassing the procurement, financing, processing, packing, storage, and distribution of leaf tobacco to global manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. This includes sourcing and selling flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos predominantly for cigarette production, as well as dark air-cured tobaccos used in cigars, cigarillos, smokeless products, and pipe tobacco. Beyond raw material supply, Universal Corporation offers a suite of value-added services such as tobacco blending, comprehensive chemical and physical testing, custom cutting for manufacturers, the production of reconstituted leaf tobacco, and just-in-time inventory management. It also supports the electronic nicotine delivery systems market and provides smoke testing. Furthermore, its analytical capabilities extend to testing for crop protection agents and tobacco components in seeds, leaves, and final products like e-cigarette liquids and vapors, alongside detailed chemical compound analysis of finished tobacco products and their mainstream smoke. The Ingredients Operations segment leverages advanced manufacturing processes to create specialized vegetable and fruit-derived ingredients, botanical extracts, and flavorings, catering to both human and pet food industries. An additional aspect of its operations involves recycling waste generated from tobacco processing. Established in 1886, the company maintains its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

Richmond, VA
10,800 employees
Consumer Defensive / Tobacco
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco
CEO
Preston Douglas Wigner