UNIVERSAL CORPORATION (UVV) Return on equity 2017–2026
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION (UVV) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
2.3%FY2026 · since FY2017: 8.3% → 2.3%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2.3% | -4.2 pp |
| FY2025 | 6.5% | -1.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 8.3% | -0.6 pp |
| FY2023 | 8.9% | +2.4 pp |
| FY2022 | 6.5% | -0.2 pp |
| FY2021 | 6.7% | +0.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 5.7% | -2.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 7.8% | -0.1 pp |
| FY2018 | 7.9% | -0.4 pp |
| FY2017 | 8.3% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice