Universal(Uvv) Financials: Inventory Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)

Growth - inventory turnover

This chart shows the historical trend of inventory turnover for UVV compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Inventory Turnover

Definition: Inventory turnover measures how quickly the company sells and replaces its inventory. A higher turnover means products are selling fast and inventory isn’t sitting idle. Slow turnover may suggest weak sales, poor demand forecasting, or obsolete inventory piling up — all of which can tie up cash unnecessarily.

Interpretation:
• In '2022', UVV's inventory turnover was 1.67, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2022' stood at 4.40.
• In '2023', UVV's inventory turnover was 2.06, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2023' stood at 3.97. Industry average declined by 0.43 from previous year.
• In '2024', UVV's inventory turnover was 1.92, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2024' stood at 4.58. Industry average increased by 0.61 compared to previous year.
• In '2025', UVV's inventory turnover was 2.12, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Farming/Seeds/Milling in '2025' stood at 2.12. Industry average declined by 2.46 from previous year.
Overall, UVV's inventory turnover has steadily improved over the past 4 years.

Formula: Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory

Good Range: Typically 4 to 12 depending on industry.