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UG vs. BRLT, CPSH, SLSN, VIOT, and PRPL

Should you buy United-Guardian stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares United-Guardian with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with United-Guardian include Brilliant Earth Group (BRLT), CPS Technologies (CPSH), Solesence (SLSN), Viomi Technology (VIOT), and Purple Innovation (PRPL). These companies are all part of the "consumer goods" industry.

How does United-Guardian compare to Brilliant Earth Group?

Brilliant Earth Group (NASDAQ:BRLT) and United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) are both small-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

United-Guardian has a net margin of 21.62% compared to Brilliant Earth Group's net margin of -0.71%. United-Guardian's return on equity of 21.40% beat Brilliant Earth Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brilliant Earth Group-0.71% -18.23% -7.15%
United-Guardian 21.62%21.40%18.40%

Brilliant Earth Group currently has a consensus target price of $1.74, indicating a potential upside of 49.91%. Given Brilliant Earth Group's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Brilliant Earth Group is more favorable than United-Guardian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brilliant Earth Group
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.88
United-Guardian
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Brilliant Earth Group pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 21.6%. United-Guardian pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.1%. Brilliant Earth Group pays out -80.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United-Guardian pays out 96.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. United-Guardian has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Brilliant Earth Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

70.4% of Brilliant Earth Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.2% of United-Guardian shares are owned by institutional investors. 83.2% of Brilliant Earth Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.0% of United-Guardian shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Brilliant Earth Group has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United-Guardian has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Brilliant Earth Group had 1 more articles in the media than United-Guardian. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Brilliant Earth Group and 1 mentions for United-Guardian. Brilliant Earth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat United-Guardian's score of 0.48 indicating that Brilliant Earth Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Brilliant Earth Group Very Positive
United-Guardian Neutral

United-Guardian has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Brilliant Earth Group. Brilliant Earth Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United-Guardian, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brilliant Earth Group$443.10M0.26-$3.63M-$0.31N/A
United-Guardian$10.55M3.07$2.11M$0.5213.55

Summary

Brilliant Earth Group and United-Guardian tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United-Guardian compare to CPS Technologies?

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) and CPS Technologies (NASDAQ:CPSH) are both small-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

United-Guardian has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CPS Technologies has a beta of 2, meaning that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CPS Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than United-Guardian. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for CPS Technologies and 1 mentions for United-Guardian. United-Guardian's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat CPS Technologies' score of 0.43 indicating that United-Guardian is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
United-Guardian Neutral
CPS Technologies Neutral

United-Guardian has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CPS Technologies.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United-Guardian$10.55M3.07$2.11M$0.5213.55
CPS Technologies$32.60M3.94$420KN/AN/A

CPS Technologies has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential downside of 15.68%. Given CPS Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CPS Technologies is more favorable than United-Guardian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United-Guardian
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
CPS Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

United-Guardian has a net margin of 21.62% compared to CPS Technologies' net margin of 0.10%. United-Guardian's return on equity of 21.40% beat CPS Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United-Guardian21.62% 21.40% 18.40%
CPS Technologies 0.10%0.16%0.13%

23.2% of United-Guardian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.2% of CPS Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 29.0% of United-Guardian shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.2% of CPS Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

United-Guardian beats CPS Technologies on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United-Guardian compare to Solesence?

Solesence (NASDAQ:SLSN) and United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) are both small-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Solesence
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
United-Guardian
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

United-Guardian has a net margin of 21.62% compared to Solesence's net margin of 1.56%. United-Guardian's return on equity of 21.40% beat Solesence's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solesence1.56% 5.39% 1.78%
United-Guardian 21.62%21.40%18.40%

United-Guardian has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Solesence. United-Guardian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Solesence, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Solesence$62.06M1.47$1.79M$0.01129.50
United-Guardian$10.55M3.07$2.11M$0.5213.55

Solesence has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United-Guardian has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

70.2% of Solesence shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.2% of United-Guardian shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Solesence shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.0% of United-Guardian shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Solesence had 1 more articles in the media than United-Guardian. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Solesence and 1 mentions for United-Guardian. Solesence's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat United-Guardian's score of 0.48 indicating that Solesence is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Solesence Positive
United-Guardian Neutral

Summary

United-Guardian beats Solesence on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United-Guardian compare to Viomi Technology?

Viomi Technology (NASDAQ:VIOT) and United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) are both small-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Viomi Technology had 1 more articles in the media than United-Guardian. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Viomi Technology and 1 mentions for United-Guardian. United-Guardian's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Viomi Technology's score of 0.44 indicating that United-Guardian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Viomi Technology Neutral
United-Guardian Neutral

Viomi Technology has higher revenue and earnings than United-Guardian.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viomi Technology$347.23M0.18$20.26MN/AN/A
United-Guardian$10.55M3.07$2.11M$0.5213.55

1.2% of Viomi Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.2% of United-Guardian shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.3% of Viomi Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 29.0% of United-Guardian shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

United-Guardian has a net margin of 21.62% compared to Viomi Technology's net margin of 0.00%. United-Guardian's return on equity of 21.40% beat Viomi Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viomi TechnologyN/A N/A N/A
United-Guardian 21.62%21.40%18.40%

Viomi Technology has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United-Guardian has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viomi Technology
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
United-Guardian
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

United-Guardian beats Viomi Technology on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does United-Guardian compare to Purple Innovation?

Purple Innovation (NASDAQ:PRPL) and United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) are both small-cap consumer goods companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

United-Guardian has a net margin of 21.62% compared to Purple Innovation's net margin of -13.65%. United-Guardian's return on equity of 21.40% beat Purple Innovation's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Purple Innovation-13.65% N/A -12.25%
United-Guardian 21.62%21.40%18.40%

United-Guardian has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Purple Innovation. Purple Innovation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United-Guardian, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Purple Innovation$468.73M0.10-$51.41M-$0.58N/A
United-Guardian$10.55M3.07$2.11M$0.5213.55

88.4% of Purple Innovation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.2% of United-Guardian shares are held by institutional investors. 54.0% of Purple Innovation shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 29.0% of United-Guardian shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Purple Innovation has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United-Guardian has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Purple Innovation and Purple Innovation both had 1 articles in the media. Purple Innovation's average media sentiment score of 1.90 beat United-Guardian's score of 0.48 indicating that Purple Innovation is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Purple Innovation Very Positive
United-Guardian Neutral

Purple Innovation presently has a consensus price target of $0.65, suggesting a potential upside of 47.06%. Given Purple Innovation's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Purple Innovation is more favorable than United-Guardian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Purple Innovation
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
United-Guardian
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

United-Guardian beats Purple Innovation on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UG vs. The Competition

MetricUnited-GuardianMED PRODUCTS IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$32.34M$8.34B$6.50B$12.32B
Dividend Yield7.13%2.50%2.67%5.66%
P/E Ratio13.5515.7224.0024.65
Price / Sales3.076.02543.88171.03
Price / Cash14.5517.4427.4837.92
Price / Book2.893.6710.736.84
Net Income$2.11M$224.06M$3.56B$337.45M
7 Day Performance1.22%-0.23%1.34%2.48%
1 Month Performance-1.61%5.69%2.25%4.36%
1 Year Performance-13.98%-0.10%26.20%32.45%

United-Guardian Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UG
United-Guardian
1.8274 of 5 stars
$7.05
+0.5%
N/A-14.4%$32.34M$10.55M13.5520
BRLT
Brilliant Earth Group
2.7608 of 5 stars
$1.25
+1.6%
$1.74
+39.0%
-17.3%$126.39M$437.48MN/A420
CPSH
CPS Technologies
1.8009 of 5 stars
$6.97
+2.3%
$6.00
-13.9%
+202.3%$123.92M$32.60MN/A100
SLSN
Solesence
0.2273 of 5 stars
$1.20
-1.7%
N/A-67.3%$84.76M$62.06M120.1260
VIOT
Viomi Technology
1.4543 of 5 stars
$0.92
+0.6%
N/A-33.3%$62.20M$347.23MN/A1,470

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This page (NASDAQ:UG) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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