NASDAQ:UG

United-Guardian - UG Stock Forecast, Price & News

$15.67

-0.08 (-0.51%)

(As of 08/18/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $15.62
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$15.70
50-Day Range: $13.67
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$18.51
52-Week Range: $13.40
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$26.09

Volume: 2,828 shs
Average Volume: 12,166 shs
Market Capitalization: $71.93 million

P/E Ratio: 19.59
Dividend Yield: 4.70%
Price Target: N/A

United-Guardian MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.33% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.25
Based on 10 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.

1.77 out of 5 stars

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

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

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.33% 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 0.9, 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 115.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
United-Guardian is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.70%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
United-Guardian does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of United-Guardian is 92.50%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

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 0.25. 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 0.64 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for United-Guardian this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for UG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

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
29.10% of the stock of United-Guardian is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 19.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.46.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of United-Guardian is 19.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 104.38.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
United-Guardian has a P/B Ratio of 7.32. 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 (NASDAQ:UG) Stock

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 line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations; LUBRAJEL NATURAL consisting of natural ingredients for cosmetic use; LUBRAJEL MARINE; LUBRASIL II SB, a special formulation of LUBRAJEL in which silicone oil is incorporated into a LUBRAJEL base; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant that is used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; KLENSOFT, a surfactant, which is used in shampoos, shower gels, makeup removers, and other cosmetic formulations; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, cleansers, and other cosmetics. 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 LC and LUBRAJEL FA that are LUBRAJEL 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 product to treat infections in the urinary bladder, and localized infections in the peritoneum, as well as eye, ear, nose and throat, and sinuses. 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 development primarily related to the development of cosmetic ingredients. It markets its products through marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. The company was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.

United-Guardian Stock Performance

UG opened at $15.75 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $72.29 million, a P/E ratio of 19.69 and a beta of 0.28. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $15.55 and a 200 day moving average price of $18.64. United-Guardian has a twelve month low of $13.40 and a twelve month high of $26.09.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, StockNews.com started coverage on United-Guardian in a report on Saturday, August 13th. They set a "buy" rating on the stock.

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UG Stock News Headlines

August 18, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Analyzing United-Guardian (UG) and Its Competitors

August 18, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Head-To-Head Comparison: United-Guardian (UG) vs. The Competition

August 18, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

United-Guardian (UG) and Its Rivals Head to Head Review

August 16, 2022 | nasdaq.com

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

August 16, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Financial Survey: United-Guardian (UG) and Its Competitors

August 16, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Reviewing United-Guardian (UG) & Its Rivals

August 16, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Financial Contrast: United-Guardian (UG) versus Its Competitors

August 15, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Contrasting United-Guardian (UG) & Its Rivals

August 15, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

August 8, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.com

August 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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

July 30, 2022 | msn.com

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July 29, 2022 | msn.com

Commonwealth Games 2022: first gold goes to England’s Alex Yee in triathlon – live!

July 29, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.com

July 27, 2022 | msn.com

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July 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) have unfortunately lost 13% over the last three years

June 14, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

United-Guardian completes strategic review; CEO to retire

June 14, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

United-Guardian President and CEO to retire

June 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

United-Guardian Completes Review of Strategic Alternatives; Announces Retirement of the Company’s CEO

June 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

A Look At The Fair Value Of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG)

May 19, 2022 | reuters.com

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May 19, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

United-Guardian goes ex dividend tomorrow

May 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

May 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

United-Guardian Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Dividend Payment

April 13, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

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UG Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/09/2017
Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend: 5/20/2022
Dividend Payable: 6/01/2022
Today: 8/18/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/09/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

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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: 22
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.80
Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.59
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $4.66 million
Net Margins: 25.61%
Pretax Margin: 32.29%
Return on Equity: 35.09%
Return on Assets: 29.13%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 5.59
Quick Ratio: 5.38

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $13.93 million
Price / Sales: 5.16
Cash Flow: $1.03 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 15.17
Book Value: $2.14 per share
Price / Book: 7.32

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,590,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $71.93 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.28

Key Executives

Mr. Kenneth H. Globus (Age 70)
Pres, Gen. Counsel, CEO, Principal Exec. Officer & Chairman
Comp: $405.79k

Ms. Donna Vigilante (Age 42)
VP, R&D Mang. and Director of Technical Services
Comp: $168.12k

Mr. Peter A. Hiltunen (Age 63)
Sr. VP & Production Mang.
Comp: $210.81k

Ms. Andrea J. Young (Age 53)
CFO, Treasurer, Controller, Sec. & HR Mang.

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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UG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UG shares performed in 2022?: United-Guardian's stock was trading at $16.45 on January 1st, 2022. Since then, UG stock has decreased by 4.7% and is now trading at $15.67.
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When is United-Guardian's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 9th 2022.
View our UG earnings forecast.
How were United-Guardian's earnings last quarter?: United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 9th. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $3.18 million for the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 25.61% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.09%.
How often does United-Guardian pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United-Guardian?: United-Guardian announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 10th. Investors of record on Monday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Wednesday, June 1st. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 20th.
Read our dividend analysis for UG.
Is United-Guardian a good dividend stock?: United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.70%. UG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 92.50%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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).
What is United-Guardian's stock symbol?: United-Guardian trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UG."
Who are United-Guardian's major shareholders?: United-Guardian's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.94%), Parthenon LLC (1.15%), UBS Group AG (0.00%) and Ellsworth Advisors LLC (0.48%).
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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.
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What is United-Guardian's stock price today?: One share of UG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.67.
How much money does United-Guardian make?: United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) has a market capitalization of $71.93 million and generates $13.93 million in revenue each year. The company earns $4.66 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.80 on an earnings per share basis.
How can I contact United-Guardian?: United-Guardian's mailing address is 230 MARCUS BOULEVARD, HAUPPAUGE NY, 11788. The official website for the company is www.u-g.com. The company can be reached via phone at (631) 273-0900 or via fax at 631-273-0858.

This page (NASDAQ:UG) was last updated on 8/18/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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United-Guardian - UG Stock Forecast, Price & News

United-Guardian MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Stock

United-Guardian Stock Performance

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UG Stock News Headlines

UG Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

UG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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Overall MarketRank^™