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UNITED GUARDIAN INC

UGNASDAQ
πŸ† #4620 by market capUS Equity
$7.22β–² $0.12 (+1.68%)
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24hβ–² 1.7%
7dβ–Ό 0.8%
14dβ–² 2.1%
30dβ–Ό 3.5%
ytdβ–² 18.0%
1yβ–Ό 5.7%
🏦Market Cap
$33M
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
-13.4%
Declining
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
45.9%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
29.7%
Strong
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.9x
Cheap
Otter Score
68
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$7.11 – $7.28
52-Week Range
$5.58 – $8.45
Volume
$3.56B
Avg Volume
$3.87B
Shares Outstanding
4.6M
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$11M
Last Q Revenue
$3M
P/E Ratio
13.1
P/S Ratio
2.9x
EPS (TTM)
$0.54
Dividend Yield
7.76%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.0%

Why Investors Own UG

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +45.1% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 44% gross margin and 22% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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UNITED GUARDIAN INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$11Mβ–Ό βˆ’13.4% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
47.7%β–Ό βˆ’10.0% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$2Mβ–Ό βˆ’38.5% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$2Mβ–Ό βˆ’37.1% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
4.6Mβ–² +0.0% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$1Mβ–Ό βˆ’$625K YoY
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About UNITED GUARDIAN INC

United-Guardian, Inc., operating both domestically and globally, specializes in the development, production, and distribution of a diverse range of cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical solutions, medical-grade lubricants, and proprietary industrial chemicals. Its extensive cosmetic ingredients catalog includes the LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations, featuring variants such as LUBRAJEL NATURAL (derived from natural sources), LUBRAJEL MARINE, and LUBRASIL II SB (a silicone-infused LUBRAJEL formulation). Other key offerings in this category are LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant suitable for pressed powders, eyeliners, blushes, and industrial uses; KLENSOFT, a surfactant for shampoos, shower gels, and makeup removers; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, and cleansers. For medical applications, United-Guardian provides lubricants like LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based gels specifically designed for urinary catheters. LUBRAJEL MG serves to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices. The company also offers LUBRAJEL LC and LUBRAJEL FA, specialized LUBRAJEL formulations tailored for oral care, alongside LUBRAJEL FLUID for lubricating various water-soluble products. The pharmaceutical portfolio features RENACIDIN, a prescription medication for preventing and dissolving calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder. Also included is CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial agent effective against infections in the urinary bladder, localized peritoneal infections, and infections affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and sinuses. Industrial products comprise DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent vital for detergent manufacturing, and THOROCLENS, a powerful chlorine-based industrial cleaning solution. The firm also dedicates resources to research and development, primarily focusing on advancing cosmetic ingredients. Products are brought to market through a robust network of marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. Established in 1942, United-Guardian maintains its headquarters in Hauppauge, New York.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
68/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$9.02
β–² +25.0% Upside
High Target$11.35
Low Target$6.96
Based on 32 analysts

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