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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 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share        
Net income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation $ 47,981 $ (8,039) $ 71,106 $ 7,849
Less: Dividends on convertible perpetual preferred stock (3,713) (3,713) (7,425) (7,425)
Earnings (loss) available to Universal Corporation common shareholders 44,268 (11,752) 63,681 424
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share        
Weighted average shares outstanding 23,379 23,229 23,338 23,211
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 1.89 $ (0.51) $ 2.73 $ 0.02
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share        
Earnings (loss) available to Universal Corporation common shareholders 44,268 (11,752) 63,681 424
Add: Dividends on convertible perpetual preferred stock (if conversion assumed) 3,713 0 7,425 0
Earnings (loss) available to Universal Corporation common shareholders for calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 47,981 $ (11,752) $ 71,106 $ 424
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:        
Weighted average shares outstanding 23,379 23,229 23,338 23,211
Effect of dilutive securities (if conversion or exercise assumed):        
Convertible perpetual preferred stock 4,794    4,791 0
Employee share-based awards 328    317 296
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share 28,501 23,229 28,446 23,507
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 1.68 $ (0.51) $ 2.50 $ 0.02