Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Numerator for basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation	$ 7,274	$ 2,072
Denominator for basic earnings per share
Weighted average shares outstanding	24,602,610	25,158,369
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.30	$ 0.08
Numerator for diluted earnings per share
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation	$ 7,274	$ 2,072
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding	24,602,610	25,158,369
Employee and outside director share-based awards	100,969	125,889
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	24,703,579	25,284,258
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.29	$ 0.08