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Is the tax rate high or low?

The tax rate of 37.83% is 56% above its 5-year average of 24.27%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-22.81%–54.56%).

32.17% above its 12-month average of 28.62%.

Tax Rate

UVV Tax Rate

37.83%

Reported quarterly effective tax rate; periods with non-meaningful pretax income are omitted.

+36.01% 5Y
UVV Tax Rate

UVV Average Tax Rate Chart

UVV Tax Rate

UVV Current vs Average Tax Rate Chart

UVV Tax Rate Metrics

TAX RATE

37.83%

TAX RATE AVG TTM

28.62%

TAX RATE AVG 3Y

20.55%

TAX RATE AVG 5Y

25.26%

TAX RATE AVG 10Y

28.09%

TAX RATE AVG 15Y

29.22%

TAX RATE AVG 20Y

30.40%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+32.17%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+84.08%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+49.76%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+34.65%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+29.44%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+24.45%

Tax Rate Formula & Definition

Tax rate measures income tax expense as a percentage of income before tax. It helps compare tax efficiency and identify unusual tax effects.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Tax Rate FAQ

What is the tax rate for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The tax rate for UVV stock is 37.83%.
Is Universal Corporation's tax rate high or low?
The tax rate of 37.83% is 56% above its 5-year average of 24.27%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-22.81%–54.56%).
What is the TTM average tax rate for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The TTM average tax rate for UVV stock is 28.62%.
What is the 3Y average tax rate for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 3Y average tax rate for UVV stock is 20.55%.
What is the 5Y average tax rate for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 5Y average tax rate for UVV stock is 25.26%.
What is the 10Y average tax rate for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 10Y average tax rate for UVV stock is 28.09%.
What is the 15Y average tax rate for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 15Y average tax rate for UVV stock is 29.22%.
What is the 20Y average tax rate for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
The 20Y average tax rate for UVV stock is 30.40%.

UVV Tax Rate History

DATETAX RATE
2025-12-3137.83%
2025-09-3024.36%
2025-06-3027.09%
2025-03-3130.86%
2024-12-3122.97%
2024-09-3028.60%
2024-03-3117.26%
2023-12-3119.11%
2023-09-3021.51%
2023-03-31-22.81%
2022-12-3119.26%
2022-09-3025.50%
2022-06-3054.56%
2022-03-3137.28%
2021-12-3123.42%
2021-09-3015.08%
2021-06-3023.70%
2021-03-3129.12%
2020-12-3126.46%
2020-09-3027.81%
2020-06-30-272.57%
2020-03-3133.76%
2019-12-3126.05%
2019-09-3027.88%
2019-06-3082.66%
2019-03-3141.04%
2018-12-3119.99%
2018-09-3030.94%
2018-06-30-95.37%
2018-03-3142.21%
2017-12-3119.30%
2017-09-3032.93%
2017-06-30-16.20%
2017-03-3135.38%
2016-12-3132.18%
2016-09-3034.61%
2016-03-3133.97%
2015-12-3131.50%
2015-09-3027.19%
2015-03-3124.79%
2014-12-3133.91%
2014-09-3024.26%
2014-03-3130.86%
2013-12-3133.44%
2013-09-3028.92%
2013-06-3035.01%
2013-03-3137.09%
2012-12-3131.27%
2012-09-3028.47%
2012-06-3033.92%
2012-03-3128.96%
2011-12-3130.38%
2011-09-30275.18%
2011-06-3035.48%
2011-03-3140.42%
2010-12-3128.60%
2010-09-3030.31%
2010-06-3033.65%
2010-03-3147.28%
2009-12-3132.13%
2009-09-3027.11%
2009-06-3033.45%
2009-03-3149.79%
2008-12-3126.09%
2008-09-3033.46%
2008-06-3032.72%
2008-03-3112.37%
2007-12-3135.72%
2007-09-3036.27%
2007-06-3038.48%
2007-03-3154.35%
2006-12-3137.44%
2006-09-3037.49%
2006-06-30128.48%
2005-09-3041.56%
2005-06-3039.50%
2005-03-3134.06%
2004-12-3139.74%
2004-09-3056.03%
2004-06-3039.50%
2004-03-3137.58%
2003-12-3136.00%
2003-09-3036.00%
2003-06-3017.44%
2003-03-3135.50%
2002-12-3135.50%
2002-09-3035.50%
2002-06-3030.06%

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