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United-Guardian NasdaqGM:UG Stock Report

Last Price

US$7.76

Market Cap

US$35.6m

7D

0.5%

1Y

-21.1%

Updated

27 Mar, 2024

Data

Company Financials

United-Guardian, Inc.

NasdaqGM:UG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$35.6m

UG Stock Overview

United-Guardian, Inc. manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries.

UG fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends3/6

United-Guardian, Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for United-Guardian
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$7.76
52 Week HighUS$10.25
52 Week LowUS$5.79
Beta0.72
1 Month Change-8.33%
3 Month Change10.16%
1 Year Change-21.11%
3 Year Change-48.81%
5 Year Change-59.53%
Change since IPO48.25%

Recent News & Updates

United-Guardian: Solid Balance Sheet, Solid Dividend, Strong Potential Upside

Feb 20

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

Feb 04
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

Recent updates

United-Guardian: Solid Balance Sheet, Solid Dividend, Strong Potential Upside

Feb 20

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

Feb 04
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings

Dec 29
United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

Nov 07
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

Jul 18
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital

Mar 07
United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital

Why We Like The Returns At United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

Nov 11
Why We Like The Returns At United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

Oct 12
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

Buying Back Into United-Guardian, Inc.

Aug 15

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

May 15
United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

United-Guardian: Pristine Balance Sheet, Nice Dividend, But Fully Valued

Apr 11

Estimating The Fair Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

Feb 01
Estimating The Fair Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) CEO Compensation Package

May 12
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) CEO Compensation Package

Do Investors Have Good Reason To Be Wary Of United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) 5.1% Dividend Yield?

Mar 15
Do Investors Have Good Reason To Be Wary Of United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) 5.1% Dividend Yield?

Should We Be Excited About The Trends Of Returns At United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)?

Feb 23
Should We Be Excited About The Trends Of Returns At United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)?

Calculating The Fair Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

Feb 02
Calculating The Fair Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

United-Guardian's (NASDAQ:UG) Shareholders Are Down 11% On Their Investment Over The Past Five Years.

Jan 13
United-Guardian's (NASDAQ:UG) Shareholders Are Down 11% On Their Investment Over The Past Five Years.

Is The Market Rewarding United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?

Dec 22
Is The Market Rewarding United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?

Our View On United-Guardian's (NASDAQ:UG) CEO Pay

Dec 04
Our View On United-Guardian's (NASDAQ:UG) CEO Pay

United-Guardian cuts dividend by ~14%

Nov 20

United-Guardian reports Q3 results

Nov 10

Shareholder Returns

UGUS Personal ProductsUS Market
7D0.5%0.9%0.4%
1Y-21.1%-25.5%28.8%

Return vs Industry: UG exceeded the US Personal Products industry which returned -26.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: UG underperformed the US Market which returned 29.5% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is UG's price volatile compared to industry and market?
UG volatility
UG Average Weekly Movement6.8%
Personal Products Industry Average Movement9.6%
Market Average Movement6.0%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.9%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: UG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: UG's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
194224n/ahttps://www.u-g.com

United-Guardian, Inc. manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries. Its medical lubricants comprise LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based lubricant gels for urinary catheters; LUBRAJEL MG to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices; LUBRAJEL MGL, a medical lubricant with a lower viscosity medical lubricant; LUBRAJEL LC, LUBRAJEL BA, and LUBRAJEL FA, which are formulations for oral care; and LUBRAJEL FLUID to lubricate water-soluble products. The company’s pharmaceutical products consist of RENACIDIN, a prescription drug to prevent and dissolve calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder; and CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial used in urology.

United-Guardian, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do United-Guardian's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
UG fundamental statistics
Market capUS$35.63m
Earnings (TTM)US$2.58m
Revenue (TTM)US$10.89m

13.8x

P/E Ratio

3.3x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
UG income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$10.89m
Cost of RevenueUS$5.48m
Gross ProfitUS$5.41m
Other ExpensesUS$2.82m
EarningsUS$2.58m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.56
Gross Margin49.66%
Net Profit Margin23.71%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did UG perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

4.5%

Current Dividend Yield

62%

Payout Ratio
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