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United-Guardian (UG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$9.71 -0.30 (-3.00%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

About United-Guardian Stock (NASDAQ:UG)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$9.69
$10.17
50-Day Range
$9.55
$15.88
52-Week Range
$6.75
$16.25
Volume
16,608 shs
Average Volume
18,716 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
12.78
Dividend Yield
7.21%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company 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. 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. Its industrial products include DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent used for manufacturing detergents; and THOROCLENS, a chlorine-based industrial cleanser. The company also conducts research and product development of cosmetic ingredients. The company was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.

United-Guardian Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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29th Percentile Overall Score

UG MarketRank™: 

United-Guardian scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    There is not enough analysis data for United-Guardian.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 12.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.79.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 12.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 89.02.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    United-Guardian has a P/B Ratio of 3.92. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about United-Guardian's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.68% of the float of United-Guardian has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    United-Guardian has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in United-Guardian has recently increased by 57.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    United-Guardian is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.99%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    United-Guardian has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of United-Guardian is 92.11%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Read more about United-Guardian's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.68% of the float of United-Guardian has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    United-Guardian has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in United-Guardian has recently increased by 57.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    United-Guardian has a news sentiment score of -0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
  • Search Interest

    1 people have searched for UG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, United-Guardian insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    29.00% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    Only 23.16% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by institutions.

  • Read more about United-Guardian's insider trading history.
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UG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

United-Guardian's stock was trading at $7.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UG stock has increased by 34.9% and is now trading at $9.71.
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United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) released its earnings results on Friday, November, 8th. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $3.06 million for the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 28.30% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.25%.

United-Guardian's top institutional investors include Parthenon LLC (1.13%), Geode Capital Management LLC and Essex Investment Management Co. LLC (0.17%).
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Shares of UG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that United-Guardian investors own include Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL), Plug Power (PLUG), Alamos Gold (AGI), Workhorse Group (WKHS), Fortress Biotech (FBIO), FuelCell Energy (FCEL) and KALA BIO (KALA).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/08/2024
Today
11/21/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
3/28/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Medical
Industry
Toilet preparations
Sub-Industry
Consumer Goods
Employees
20
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
$2.58 million
Pretax Margin
35.73%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.89 million
Cash Flow
$0.57 per share
Book Value
$2.48 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.84

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This page (NASDAQ:UG) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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