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UPC vs. APVO, BCAB, RNAZ, SNGX, and INM

Should you buy Universe Pharmaceuticals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Universe Pharmaceuticals 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals include Aptevo Therapeutics (APVO), BioAtla (BCAB), TransCode Therapeutics (RNAZ), Soligenix (SNGX), and InMed Pharmaceuticals (INM). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Universe Pharmaceuticals compare to Aptevo Therapeutics?

Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:APVO) and Universe Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:UPC) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Universe Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than Aptevo Therapeutics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aptevo TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$25.97M-$197.60N/A
Universe Pharmaceuticals$17.86M0.10-$3.67MN/AN/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aptevo Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Universe Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Aptevo Therapeutics had 1 more articles in the media than Universe Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Aptevo Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Universe Pharmaceuticals. Aptevo Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Universe Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.44 indicating that Aptevo Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aptevo Therapeutics Positive
Universe Pharmaceuticals Neutral

Universe Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Aptevo Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aptevo TherapeuticsN/A -198.50% -117.06%
Universe Pharmaceuticals N/A N/A N/A

8.1% of Aptevo Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Aptevo Therapeutics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Aptevo Therapeutics has a beta of 1.68, indicating that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Aptevo Therapeutics beats Universe Pharmaceuticals on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universe Pharmaceuticals compare to BioAtla?

BioAtla (NASDAQ:BCAB) and Universe Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:UPC) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Universe Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than BioAtla.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BioAtla$2M2.91-$59.61M-$41.72N/A
Universe Pharmaceuticals$17.86M0.10-$3.67MN/AN/A

In the previous week, BioAtla had 1 more articles in the media than Universe Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for BioAtla and 0 mentions for Universe Pharmaceuticals. BioAtla's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Universe Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.44 indicating that BioAtla is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BioAtla Positive
Universe Pharmaceuticals Neutral

77.2% of BioAtla shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. 11.8% of BioAtla shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

BioAtla has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BioAtlaN/A N/A -325.64%
Universe Pharmaceuticals N/A N/A N/A

BioAtla currently has a consensus target price of $200.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5,606.13%. Given BioAtla's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BioAtla is more favorable than Universe Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BioAtla
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Universe Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

BioAtla beats Universe Pharmaceuticals on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universe Pharmaceuticals compare to TransCode Therapeutics?

TransCode Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RNAZ) and Universe Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:UPC) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment and earnings.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TransCode Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Universe Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, TransCode Therapeutics had 2 more articles in the media than Universe Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for TransCode Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Universe Pharmaceuticals. TransCode Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Universe Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.44 indicating that TransCode Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
TransCode Therapeutics Neutral
Universe Pharmaceuticals Neutral

0.2% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of TransCode Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Universe Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 0.00% beat TransCode Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TransCode TherapeuticsN/A -875.35% -50.36%
Universe Pharmaceuticals N/A N/A N/A

TransCode Therapeutics has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Universe Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than TransCode Therapeutics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TransCode TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$34.66M-$50.33N/A
Universe Pharmaceuticals$17.86M0.10-$3.67MN/AN/A

Summary

Universe Pharmaceuticals beats TransCode Therapeutics on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universe Pharmaceuticals compare to Soligenix?

Universe Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:UPC) and Soligenix (NASDAQ:SNGX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Universe Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Soligenix has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Universe Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than Soligenix.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Universe Pharmaceuticals$17.86M0.10-$3.67MN/AN/A
Soligenix$120K59.03-$11.08M-$1.68N/A

0.2% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of Soligenix shares are held by institutional investors. 57.4% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Soligenix shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Universe Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Soligenix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Universe PharmaceuticalsN/A N/A N/A
Soligenix N/A -244.73%-131.22%

Soligenix has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,155.23%. Given Soligenix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Soligenix is more favorable than Universe Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Universe Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Soligenix
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Soligenix had 1 more articles in the media than Universe Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Soligenix and 0 mentions for Universe Pharmaceuticals. Soligenix's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Universe Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.44 indicating that Soligenix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Universe Pharmaceuticals Neutral
Soligenix Positive

Summary

Soligenix beats Universe Pharmaceuticals on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Universe Pharmaceuticals compare to InMed Pharmaceuticals?

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INM) and Universe Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:UPC) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

InMed Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
InMed Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Universe Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, InMed Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat Universe Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.44 indicating that InMed Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
InMed Pharmaceuticals Very Positive
Universe Pharmaceuticals Neutral

Universe Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than InMed Pharmaceuticals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
InMed Pharmaceuticals$4.94M1.08-$8.16M-$2.89N/A
Universe Pharmaceuticals$17.86M0.10-$3.67MN/AN/A

20.1% of InMed Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of InMed Pharmaceuticals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of Universe Pharmaceuticals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Universe Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to InMed Pharmaceuticals' net margin of -132.87%. Universe Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 0.00% beat InMed Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
InMed Pharmaceuticals-132.87% -80.85% -68.11%
Universe Pharmaceuticals N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Universe Pharmaceuticals beats InMed Pharmaceuticals on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UPC vs. The Competition

MetricUniverse PharmaceuticalsMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.87M$2.96B$6.43B$12.49B
Dividend YieldN/A1.68%2.69%5.22%
P/E RatioN/A18.1023.8624.42
Price / Sales0.10298.31521.12117.04
Price / CashN/A55.7241.2757.13
Price / Book0.033.9410.046.74
Net Income-$3.67M$75.85M$3.56B$337.03M
7 Day Performance14.55%-1.40%-0.81%0.24%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.67%
1 Year Performance-20.73%22.88%28.80%34.36%

Universe Pharmaceuticals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UPC
Universe Pharmaceuticals
0.4404 of 5 stars
$3.35
-2.8%
N/A-25.9%$1.87M$17.86MN/A220
APVO
Aptevo Therapeutics
1.269 of 5 stars
$4.95
flat
N/A-94.4%$6.17MN/AN/A50
BCAB
BioAtla
1.5342 of 5 stars
$3.69
flat
$200.00
+5,320.1%
-87.0%$6.11M$2MN/A60
RNAZ
TransCode Therapeutics
0.3585 of 5 stars
$6.24
flat
N/A-28.3%$5.93MN/AN/A9
SNGX
Soligenix
3.2048 of 5 stars
$0.39
flat
$6.00
+1,438.1%
-75.2%$5.78M$120KN/A20

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This page (NASDAQ:UPC) was last updated on 6/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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