Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 4.61%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.61% is 22% below its 5-year average of 5.89%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.61%–6.91%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 17.97% below its 12-month average of 5.62%.
UVV Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
UVV Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
UVV Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
UVV Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
4.61%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.62%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
6.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
5.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
5.84%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
6.31%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.42%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.97%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-26.03%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.11%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.93%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-28.14%
UVV Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Corporation (UVV) | $1.34B | 4.61% | 5.62% | 6.23% | 5.89% |
| Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs › | $32.19M | -0.19% | -25.06% | -43.67% | -39.66% |
| Maison Solutions Inc. Class A Common Stock (MSS)vs › | $1.43M | -1.63% | -2.67% | -2.30% | -1.45% |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.86B | 6.47% | 6.47% | 7.50% | 6.73% |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.80B | 41.79% | 26.98% | 26.07% | 17.47% |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $6.24B | 7.43% | 10.29% | 10.82% | 10.59% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $6.72B | 7.37% | 5.00% | 4.81% | 5.50% |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $6.78B | 7.96% | 7.96% | 8.27% | 8.68% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.63B | 10.01% | 9.13% | 4.95% | 4.83% |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.78B | -10.20% | -2.17% | 0.27% | 0.70% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
4.6%
ROE
2.3%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for UVV stock is 4.61%.
- Is Universal Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.61% is 22% below its 5-year average of 5.89%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.61%–6.91%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UVV stock is 5.62%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UVV stock is 6.23%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UVV stock is 5.89%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UVV stock is 5.84%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UVV stock is 6.31%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UVV stock is 6.42%.
UVV Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 4.61% |
| 2025-03-31 | 6.63% |
| 2024-03-31 | 6.78% |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.91% |
| 2022-03-31 | 5.16% |
| 2021-03-31 | 5.25% |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.48% |
| 2019-03-31 | 6.07% |
| 2018-03-31 | 6.14% |
| 2017-03-31 | 6.19% |
| 2016-03-31 | 6.06% |
| 2015-03-31 | 6.42% |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.30% |
| 2013-03-31 | 7.58% |
| 2012-03-31 | 5.56% |
| 2011-03-31 | 8.80% |
| 2010-03-31 | 8.70% |
| 2009-03-31 | 7.37% |
| 2008-03-31 | 6.66% |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.63% |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.44% |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.74% |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.53% |
| 2003-06-30 | 10.25% |
| 2001-06-30 | 11.07% |
| 2000-06-30 | 11.41% |
| 1999-06-30 | 11.02% |
| 1998-06-30 | 10.40% |
| 1997-06-30 | 9.29% |
| 1996-06-30 | 7.60% |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Tobacco
- CEO
- Preston Douglas Wigner