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United-Guardian NasdaqGM:UG Stock Report

Last Price

US$9.65

Market Cap

US$44.3m

7D

-2.2%

1Y

28.3%

Updated

24 Dec, 2024

Data

Company Financials

United-Guardian, Inc.

NasdaqGM:UG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$44.3m

UG Stock Overview

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. More details

UG fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends4/6

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United-Guardian, Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for United-Guardian
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$9.65
52 Week HighUS$16.25
52 Week LowUS$6.75
Beta0.73
1 Month Change-1.03%
3 Month Change-38.73%
1 Year Change28.27%
3 Year Change-41.09%
5 Year Change-50.89%
Change since IPO84.48%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 29%

Nov 14
United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 29%

These Return Metrics Don't Make United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Look Too Strong

Nov 09
These Return Metrics Don't Make United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Look Too Strong

Earnings Not Telling The Story For United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) After Shares Rise 26%

Sep 08
Earnings Not Telling The Story For United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) After Shares Rise 26%

United-Guardian's (NASDAQ:UG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jul 22
United-Guardian's (NASDAQ:UG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Subdued Growth No Barrier To United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) Price

Jul 15
Subdued Growth No Barrier To United-Guardian, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UG) Price

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

May 14
United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

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
7D-2.2%-4.7%-2.2%
1Y28.3%-24.7%23.9%

Return vs Industry: UG exceeded the US Personal Products industry which returned -24.7% over the past year.

Return vs Market: UG exceeded the US Market which returned 23.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is UG's price volatile compared to industry and market?
UG volatility
UG Average Weekly Movement8.2%
Personal Products Industry Average Movement8.2%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market17.0%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

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

Volatility Over Time: UG's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

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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$44.34m
Earnings (TTM)US$3.48m
Revenue (TTM)US$12.31m

12.7x

P/E Ratio

3.6x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
UG income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$12.31m
Cost of RevenueUS$5.73m
Gross ProfitUS$6.58m
Other ExpensesUS$3.09m
EarningsUS$3.48m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.76
Gross Margin53.43%
Net Profit Margin28.30%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did UG perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

6.2%

Current Dividend Yield

79%

Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/24 02:39
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/24 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

United-Guardian, Inc. is covered by 0 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

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