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The Company Overview Universal Corporation is a global business-to-business agriproducts company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers evolving needs. With operations in over 30 countries on five continents, we are uniquely positioned to leverage our worldwide network to access a diverse, reliable supply of plant-based materials.
Operating margin is thin at 5.85%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 1.4% YoY. Margins deteriorated 2.1pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Free cash flow declined 70% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. ROIC dropped from 7.58% to 4.95%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
$2.88B
▼ -1.4% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
$33M
▼ -65.7% YoY
Op. Margin
5.85%
▼ -2.1pp YoY
ROIC
4.95%
▼ -2.6pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
$80M
▼ -69.6% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
$129M
▼ -60.5% YoY
Net Debt
$878M
Cash & Equiv.
$62M
5Y CAGR: +8.0%
5Y CAGR: -12.2%
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