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Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share    
Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation $ (5,016) $ 8,497
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share    
Weighted average shares outstanding 25,081,430 24,999,570
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.20) $ 0.34
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share    
Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation $ (5,016) $ 8,497
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:    
Weighted average shares outstanding 25,081,430 24,999,570
Employee and outside director share-based awards 0 132,287
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share 25,081,430 25,131,857
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.20) $ 0.34