Do analysts rate UVV or PM?

Philip Morris International has a consensus price target of $192.56, suggesting a potential upside of 8.38%. Given Philip Morris International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Philip Morris International is more favorable than Universal. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Universal 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Philip Morris International 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83

Does the media prefer UVV or PM?

In the previous week, Philip Morris International had 4 more articles in the media than Universal. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Philip Morris International and 19 mentions for Universal. Philip Morris International's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Philip Morris International is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Universal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Philip Morris International 19 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer UVV or MO?

Altria Group has a consensus target price of $70.44, indicating a potential upside of 1.16%. Given Altria Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Altria Group is more favorable than Universal. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Universal 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Altria Group 2 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.27

Which has better valuation & earnings, UVV or MO?

Altria Group has higher revenue and earnings than Universal. Altria Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Universal $2.92B 0.44 $32.64M $1.29 40.13 Altria Group $23.28B 5.00 $6.95B $4.78 14.57

Is UVV or MO more profitable?

Altria Group has a net margin of 34.34% compared to Universal's net margin of 1.12%. Universal's return on equity of 4.39% beat Altria Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Universal 1.12% 4.39% 2.15% Altria Group 34.34% -298.69% 27.08%

Does the media prefer UVV or MO?

In the previous week, Altria Group had 6 more articles in the media than Universal. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Altria Group and 19 mentions for Universal. Altria Group's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Altria Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Universal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Altria Group 19 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend UVV or OLLI?

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has a consensus target price of $137.21, indicating a potential upside of 68.09%. Given Ollie's Bargain Outlet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ollie's Bargain Outlet is more favorable than Universal. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Universal 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Ollie's Bargain Outlet 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.81

Does the media refer more to UVV or OLLI?

In the previous week, Universal had 15 more articles in the media than Ollie's Bargain Outlet. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Universal and 4 mentions for Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Ollie's Bargain Outlet's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Ollie's Bargain Outlet is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Universal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ollie's Bargain Outlet 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer UVV or AKO.B?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Universal 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Embotelladora Andina 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media favor UVV or AKO.B?

In the previous week, Universal had 18 more articles in the media than Embotelladora Andina. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Universal and 1 mentions for Embotelladora Andina. Embotelladora Andina's average media sentiment score of 2.00 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Embotelladora Andina is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Universal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Embotelladora Andina 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Do analysts recommend COCO or UVV?

Vita Coco currently has a consensus target price of $70.43, indicating a potential downside of 6.26%. Given Vita Coco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Vita Coco is more favorable than Universal. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Vita Coco 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.91 Universal 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has higher earnings and valuation, COCO or UVV?

Vita Coco has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal. Universal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vita Coco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Vita Coco $609.78M 7.04 $71.32M $1.37 54.84 Universal $2.92B 0.44 $32.64M $1.29 40.13

Is COCO or UVV more profitable?

Vita Coco has a net margin of 12.59% compared to Universal's net margin of 1.12%. Vita Coco's return on equity of 25.43% beat Universal's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Vita Coco 12.59% 25.43% 18.10% Universal 1.12% 4.39% 2.15%

Does the media prefer COCO or UVV?

In the previous week, Universal had 11 more articles in the media than Vita Coco. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Universal and 8 mentions for Vita Coco. Vita Coco's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Vita Coco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Vita Coco 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Universal 4 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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UVV vs. PM, MO, OLLI, AKO.B, and COCO

Should you buy Universal stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Universal with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Universal include Philip Morris International (PM), Altria Group (MO), Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI), Embotelladora Andina (AKO.B), and Vita Coco (COCO). These companies are all part of the "consumer staples" sector.

How does Universal compare to Philip Morris International?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) and Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Philip Morris International has a net margin of 11.61% compared to Universal's net margin of 1.12%. Universal's return on equity of 4.39% beat Philip Morris International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal	1.12%	4.39%	2.15%
Philip Morris International	11.61%	-142.02%	17.81%

Universal pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Philip Morris International pays an annual dividend of $5.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Universal pays out 254.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Philip Morris International pays out 82.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Universal has increased its dividend for 56 consecutive years and Philip Morris International has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years. Universal is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Philip Morris International had 4 more articles in the media than Universal. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Philip Morris International and 19 mentions for Universal. Philip Morris International's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Philip Morris International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Universal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Philip Morris International	19 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

81.0% of Universal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Philip Morris International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Universal shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Philip Morris International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Philip Morris International has higher revenue and earnings than Universal. Philip Morris International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal	$2.92B	0.44	$32.64M	$1.29	40.13
Philip Morris International	$93.86B	2.95	$11.35B	$7.11	24.99

Universal has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Philip Morris International has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Philip Morris International has a consensus price target of $192.56, suggesting a potential upside of 8.38%. Given Philip Morris International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Philip Morris International is more favorable than Universal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Philip Morris International	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Summary

Philip Morris International beats Universal on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal compare to Altria Group?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) and Altria Group (NYSE:MO) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Altria Group has a consensus target price of $70.44, indicating a potential upside of 1.16%. Given Altria Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Altria Group is more favorable than Universal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Altria Group	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

81.0% of Universal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.4% of Altria Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Universal shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Altria Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Universal pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Altria Group pays an annual dividend of $4.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Universal pays out 254.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Altria Group pays out 88.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Universal has increased its dividend for 56 consecutive years and Altria Group has increased its dividend for 56 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Altria Group had 6 more articles in the media than Universal. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Altria Group and 19 mentions for Universal. Altria Group's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Altria Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Universal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Altria Group	19 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Altria Group has a net margin of 34.34% compared to Universal's net margin of 1.12%. Universal's return on equity of 4.39% beat Altria Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal	1.12%	4.39%	2.15%
Altria Group	34.34%	-298.69%	27.08%

Altria Group has higher revenue and earnings than Universal. Altria Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal	$2.92B	0.44	$32.64M	$1.29	40.13
Altria Group	$23.28B	5.00	$6.95B	$4.78	14.57

Universal has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Altria Group has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Altria Group beats Universal on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal compare to Ollie's Bargain Outlet?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) and Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Universal had 15 more articles in the media than Ollie's Bargain Outlet. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Universal and 4 mentions for Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Ollie's Bargain Outlet's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Ollie's Bargain Outlet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Universal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ollie's Bargain Outlet	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has a net margin of 9.08% compared to Universal's net margin of 1.12%. Ollie's Bargain Outlet's return on equity of 13.18% beat Universal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal	1.12%	4.39%	2.15%
Ollie's Bargain Outlet	9.08%	13.18%	8.43%

Universal has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ollie's Bargain Outlet has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has a consensus target price of $137.21, indicating a potential upside of 68.09%. Given Ollie's Bargain Outlet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ollie's Bargain Outlet is more favorable than Universal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Ollie's Bargain Outlet	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

81.0% of Universal shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Universal shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Ollie's Bargain Outlet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal	$2.92B	0.44	$32.64M	$1.29	40.13
Ollie's Bargain Outlet	$2.65B	1.87	$240.60M	$3.90	20.93

Summary

Ollie's Bargain Outlet beats Universal on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal compare to Embotelladora Andina?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) and Embotelladora Andina (NYSE:AKO.B) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Embotelladora Andina	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Universal has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Embotelladora Andina has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Embotelladora Andina has higher revenue and earnings than Universal. Embotelladora Andina is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal	$2.92B	0.44	$32.64M	$1.29	40.13
Embotelladora Andina	$3.52B	1.35	$295.57M	$2.04	14.72

81.0% of Universal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.6% of Embotelladora Andina shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Universal shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Embotelladora Andina shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Universal had 18 more articles in the media than Embotelladora Andina. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Universal and 1 mentions for Embotelladora Andina. Embotelladora Andina's average media sentiment score of 2.00 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Embotelladora Andina is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Universal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Embotelladora Andina	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Embotelladora Andina has a net margin of 8.70% compared to Universal's net margin of 1.12%. Embotelladora Andina's return on equity of 24.47% beat Universal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal	1.12%	4.39%	2.15%
Embotelladora Andina	8.70%	24.47%	8.89%

Universal pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Embotelladora Andina pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Universal pays out 254.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Embotelladora Andina pays out 36.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Universal has increased its dividend for 56 consecutive years. Universal is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Embotelladora Andina beats Universal on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universal compare to Vita Coco?

Vita Coco (NASDAQ:COCO) and Universal (NYSE:UVV) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Vita Coco has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

88.5% of Vita Coco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of Universal shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.2% of Vita Coco shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Universal shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Vita Coco has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal. Universal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vita Coco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Vita Coco	$609.78M	7.04	$71.32M	$1.37	54.84
Universal	$2.92B	0.44	$32.64M	$1.29	40.13

In the previous week, Universal had 11 more articles in the media than Vita Coco. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Universal and 8 mentions for Vita Coco. Vita Coco's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Universal's score of -0.02 indicating that Vita Coco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Vita Coco	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Universal	4 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Vita Coco currently has a consensus target price of $70.43, indicating a potential downside of 6.26%. Given Vita Coco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Vita Coco is more favorable than Universal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vita Coco	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.91
Universal	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Vita Coco has a net margin of 12.59% compared to Universal's net margin of 1.12%. Vita Coco's return on equity of 25.43% beat Universal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vita Coco	12.59%	25.43%	18.10%
Universal	1.12%	4.39%	2.15%

Summary

Vita Coco beats Universal on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Universal	Industry	Staples Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.29B	$2.99B	$15.84B	$22.74B
Dividend Yield	6.32%	15.19%	3.52%	4.08%
P/E Ratio	40.13	13.12	25.75	30.62
Price / Sales	0.44	3,192.95	46.46	15.47
Price / Cash	7.28	28.04	16.83	25.14
Price / Book	0.85	6.36	5.21	4.79
Net Income	$32.64M	-$42.06M	$671.21M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-5.16%	1.07%	0.08%	1.14%
1 Month Performance	-3.41%	2.56%	-2.08%	1.26%
1 Year Performance	-20.77%	20.77%	-11.43%	28.06%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UVV Universal	2.0025 of 5 stars	$51.77 +1.2%	N/A	-20.8%	$1.29B	$2.92B	40.13	28,500	Trending News Earnings Report Gap Down High Trading Volume
PM Philip Morris International	4.442 of 5 stars	$189.26 +0.4%	$192.56 +1.7%	-1.7%	$293.73B	$93.86B	26.62	84,900	Positive News
MO Altria Group	3.8562 of 5 stars	$73.95 +0.3%	$69.33 -6.2%	+15.3%	$123.09B	$23.28B	15.47	5,900	Positive News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
OLLI Ollie's Bargain Outlet	4.0632 of 5 stars	$81.84 -1.5%	$137.29 +67.7%	-26.4%	$5.04B	$2.65B	20.98	13,000	Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast
AKO.B Embotelladora Andina	1.911 of 5 stars	$28.55 -1.2%	N/A	+15.1%	$4.56B	$3.52B	14.00	16,098	News Coverage Gap Down

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Universal (UVV) Competitors

UVV vs. PM, MO, OLLI, AKO.B, and COCO

How does Universal compare to Philip Morris International?

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UVV vs. PM, MO, OLLI, AKO.B, and COCO

How does Universal compare to Philip Morris International?

Is UVV or PM more profitable?

Is UVV or PM a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer UVV or PM?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in UVV or PM?

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How does Universal compare to Altria Group?

Do analysts prefer UVV or MO?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of UVV or MO?

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Is UVV or MO more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, UVV or MO?

Which has more volatility and risk, UVV or MO?

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How does Universal compare to Ollie's Bargain Outlet?

Does the media refer more to UVV or OLLI?

Is UVV or OLLI more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, UVV or OLLI?

Do analysts recommend UVV or OLLI?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in UVV or OLLI?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, UVV or OLLI?

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How does Universal compare to Embotelladora Andina?

Do analysts prefer UVV or AKO.B?

Which has more volatility & risk, UVV or AKO.B?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, UVV or AKO.B?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in UVV or AKO.B?

Does the media favor UVV or AKO.B?

Is UVV or AKO.B more profitable?

Is UVV or AKO.B a better dividend stock?

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How does Universal compare to Vita Coco?

Which has more risk and volatility, COCO or UVV?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in COCO or UVV?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, COCO or UVV?

Does the media prefer COCO or UVV?

Do analysts recommend COCO or UVV?

Is COCO or UVV more profitable?

Summary

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UVV vs. The Competition

Universal Competitors List

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