- Previous Rank902
- Revenues ($M)$2,120
- Revenue Percent Change-6.7%
- Profits ($M)$109
- Profits Percent Change-4.9%
- Assets ($M)$2,233
- Employees24,000
- Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)$1,788
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Company Info
| CEO | George C. Freeman III |
| CEO Title | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer |
| Sector | Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Industry | Tobacco |
| HQ Location | Richmond, VA |
| Website | http://www.universalcorp.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | - |
| Employees | 24,000 |
Figures are for fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
Universal Rank History
Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
| $ millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues ($M) | $2,120 | -6.7% |
| Profits ($M) | $109 | -4.9% |
| Assets ($M) | $2,233 | - |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $1,414 | - |
| Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M) | $1,788 | - |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 5.1% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 4.9% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 7.7% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 3.92 |
| EPS % Change (from 2015) | -3.4% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | -6.3% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | 28.9% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2016) | 18% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 11.1% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 6.9% |
