How have UG shares performed in 2023?

United-Guardian's stock was trading at $10.44 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UG shares have decreased by 22.7% and is now trading at $8.0662. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting United-Guardian?

United-Guardian saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,100 shares, an increase of 22.4% from the October 31st total of 5,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days. Currently, 0.2% of the company's stock are short sold. View United-Guardian's Short Interest .

When is United-Guardian's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, March 15th 2024. View our UG earnings forecast .

How were United-Guardian's earnings last quarter?

United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 6th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $3.06 million for the quarter. United-Guardian had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.97% and a net margin of 22.85%.

How often does United-Guardian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United-Guardian?

United-Guardian declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Wednesday, July 12th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 26th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, August 2nd. This represents a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 25th. Read our dividend analysis for UG .

Is United-Guardian a good dividend stock?

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.46%. The dividend payout ratio is 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for UG .

What is Kenneth H. Globus' approval rating as United-Guardian's CEO?

4 employees have rated United-Guardian Chief Executive Officer Kenneth H. Globus on Glassdoor.com . Kenneth H. Globus has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of United-Guardian own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United-Guardian investors own include Marathon Petroleum (MPC) , Pfizer (PFE) , AT&T (T) , Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) , Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) , Continental Resources (CLR) , Cinemark (CNK) and Dominion Energy (D) .

Who are United-Guardian's major shareholders?

United-Guardian's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (3.37%) and UBS Group AG (0.73%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of United-Guardian?

Shares of UG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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

$8.07

-0.06 (-0.74%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $8.00
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50-Day Range: $5.79
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$12.51

Volume: 5,382 shs
Average Volume: 8,604 shs
Market Capitalization: $37.06 million

P/E Ratio: 14.67
Dividend Yield: 2.48%
Price Target: N/A

United-Guardian MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.24% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.30
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.78 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

784th out of 957 stocks

Toilet Preparations Industry

10th out of 12 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for United-Guardian.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.24% 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 22.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
United-Guardian pays a meaningful dividend of 2.46%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
United-Guardian does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of United-Guardian is 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for UG.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
United-Guardian has a news sentiment score of 0.30. 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 0.77 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for United-Guardian this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

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 22.07% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 14.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 106.08.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 14.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 88.36.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
United-Guardian has a P/B Ratio of 3.48. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About United-Guardian Stock (NASDAQ:UG)

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.

UG Stock Price History

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UG Stock News Headlines

December 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) Short Interest Up 22.4% in November

November 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at StockNews.com

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Uganda dropped from trade pact over Kill the Gays law

November 1, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Uganda's military says it has captured a commander of an extremist group accused in tourist attack

November 1, 2023 | sg.news.yahoo.com

US to remove four African countries from Agoa trade deal for ‘gross violation of human rights’

October 31, 2023 | sg.news.yahoo.com

US to remove Uganda and three other African countries from Agoa trade deal

October 27, 2023 | msn.com

Uganda’s vicious anti-LGBTQ+ law could reverse decades of progress against AIDS in Africa

October 24, 2023 | yahoo.com

IDA Documentary Association Announces Shortlists for 39th Award Ceremony

October 24, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

U.S. warns businesses over Uganda after anti-LGBTQ law

October 20, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

British tourist shot dead in Uganda safari ‘ambush’

October 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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

October 20, 2023 | sg.news.yahoo.com

Friends pay tribute to honeymoon couple killed in Uganda

October 19, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Is Uganda safe to travel to? Travel advice as couple killed on honeymoon

October 19, 2023 | theguardian.com

‘Very disturbing’: crackdown on oil pipeline protests in Uganda concerns UN rights expert

October 18, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

British newlywed on honeymoon killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

October 18, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

British tourist 'gunned down by IS-linked terrorists' while on safari in Uganda

October 17, 2023 | sg.news.yahoo.com

Two foreign tourists among three killed in Uganda

October 17, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Uganda: Two foreign tourists killed in attack by suspected Islamist rebels, say police

October 13, 2023 | msn.com

Hidden victims: The untold distress of children of prisoners on death row

October 11, 2023 | theguardian.com

Labour is right: billions were lost to Covid fraud, and the public deserve a reckoning

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/06/2023
Today: 12/03/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/15/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Toilet preparations
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Medical
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:UG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 101295
Web: www.u-g.com
Phone: (631) 273-0900
Fax: 631-273-0858
Employees: 23
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.55
Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.67
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $2.57 million
Net Margins: 22.85%
Pretax Margin: 28.65%
Return on Equity: 24.97%
Return on Assets: 21.64%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 7.88
Quick Ratio: 1.72

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $11.04 million
Price / Sales: 3.36
Cash Flow: $0.59 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 13.70
Book Value: $2.32 per share
Price / Book: 3.48

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,594,000
Free Float: 3,262,000
Market Cap: $37.06 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.66

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Key Executives

Ms. Donna Vigilante (Age 43)
President
Comp: $204.94k
Ms. Andrea J. Young (Age 54)
CFO, Treasurer, Controller, Secretary & Human Resources Manager
Comp: $193.39k
Mr. Peter A. Hiltunen (Age 64)
Senior VP of Production & Procurement and Production Manager
Comp: $242.03k

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Institutional Ownership

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UG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UG shares performed in 2023?: United-Guardian's stock was trading at $10.44 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UG shares have decreased by 22.7% and is now trading at $8.0662.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting United-Guardian?: United-Guardian saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,100 shares, an increase of 22.4% from the October 31st total of 5,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days. Currently, 0.2% of the company's stock are short sold.
View United-Guardian's Short Interest.
When is United-Guardian's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, March 15th 2024.
View our UG earnings forecast.
How were United-Guardian's earnings last quarter?: United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 6th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $3.06 million for the quarter. United-Guardian had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.97% and a net margin of 22.85%.
How often does United-Guardian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United-Guardian?: United-Guardian declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Wednesday, July 12th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 26th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, August 2nd. This represents a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 25th.
Read our dividend analysis for UG.
Is United-Guardian a good dividend stock?: United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.46%. The dividend payout ratio is 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for UG.

What is Kenneth H. Globus' approval rating as United-Guardian's CEO?: 4 employees have rated United-Guardian Chief Executive Officer Kenneth H. Globus on Glassdoor.com. Kenneth H. Globus has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of United-Guardian own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United-Guardian investors own include Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Continental Resources (CLR), Cinemark (CNK) and Dominion Energy (D).
Who are United-Guardian's major shareholders?: United-Guardian's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (3.37%) and UBS Group AG (0.73%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of United-Guardian?: Shares of UG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:UG) was last updated on 12/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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