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Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Numerator for basic earnings per share    
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation $ 23,125 $ 15,888
Less: Dividends on convertible perpetual preferred stock (3,712) (3,712)
Earnings available to Universal Corporation common shareholders for calculation of basic earnings per share 19,413 12,176
Denominator for basic earnings per share    
Weighted average shares outstanding 23,297 23,194
Basic earnings per share $ 0.83 $ 0.52
Numerator for diluted earnings per share    
Earnings available to Universal Corporation common shareholders 19,413 12,176
Add: Dividends on convertible perpetual preferred stock (if conversion assumed) 3,712 0
Earnings available to Universal Corporation common shareholders for calculation of diluted earnings per share $ 23,125 $ 12,176
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:    
Weighted average shares outstanding 23,297 23,194
Effect of dilutive securities (if conversion or exercise assumed) Convertible perpetual preferred stock 4,788   
Employee share-based awards 306 319
Denominator for diluted earnings per share 28,391 23,513
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.81 $ 0.52