6.09 USD
+0.03 (+0.5%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to UG. UG was compared to 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. UG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UG was profitable.
In the past year UG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years UG has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UG (16.09%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
UG has a better Return On Equity (18.52%) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
UG has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.56%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UG is significantly above the industry average of 11.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.56%) for UG is well below the 3 year average (26.27%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that UG had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.09% | ||
| ROE | 18.52% | ||
| ROIC | 15.56% |
ROA(3y)22.56%
ROA(5y)26.69%
ROE(3y)25.92%
ROE(5y)31.42%
ROIC(3y)26.27%
ROIC(5y)30.33%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.48%, UG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UG has declined.
UG has a Operating Margin of 20.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UG has declined.
UG's Gross Margin of 50.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UG is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
UG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.48% | ||
| GM | 50.6% |
OM growth 3Y-9.73%
OM growth 5Y-5.49%
PM growth 3Y-7.26%
PM growth 5Y-5.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UG is creating value.
UG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
UG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 14.00 indicates that UG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
UG has a better Altman-Z score (14.00) than 97.22% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for UG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
UG has a Current Ratio of 7.04. This indicates that UG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
UG's Current ratio of 7.04 is amongst the best of the industry. UG outperforms 97.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.16 indicates that UG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
UG has a better Quick ratio (6.16) than 97.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.76%.
Measured over the past years, UG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.41% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, UG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.29% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.76%
EPS 3Y-11.18%
EPS 5Y-7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.18%
Sales Q2Q%-26.01%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.16, UG is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UG indicates a rather cheap valuation: UG is cheaper than 80.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.38, UG is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UG is valued cheaper than 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of UG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.25%, UG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of UG dropped by -23.40% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
UG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.05. UG pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
UG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.25% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UG decreases each year by -11.42%.
UG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
UG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
141.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of UG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP141.17%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:UG (12/19/2025, 8:19:44 PM)
6.09
+0.03 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.78%
Inst Owner Change1.24%
Ins Owners7.12%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap27.95M
Revenue(TTM)10.06M
Net Income(TTM)1.96M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.26%
Short Ratio0.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.42%
DP141.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.67 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | 2.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.59 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY7.06%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY6.82%
SpS2.19
BVpS2.31
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.09% | ||
| ROE | 18.52% | ||
| ROCE | 19.64% | ||
| ROIC | 15.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 72.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 72.31% | ||
| OM | 20.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.48% | ||
| GM | 50.6% | ||
| FCFM | 15.45% |
ROA(3y)22.56%
ROA(5y)26.69%
ROE(3y)25.92%
ROE(5y)31.42%
ROIC(3y)26.27%
ROIC(5y)30.33%
ROICexc(3y)110.02%
ROICexc(5y)142.74%
ROICexgc(3y)110.02%
ROICexgc(5y)142.74%
ROCE(3y)33.14%
ROCE(5y)38.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.37%
OM growth 3Y-9.73%
OM growth 5Y-5.49%
PM growth 3Y-7.26%
PM growth 5Y-5.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.9%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 338.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14 |
F-Score4
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.77
Cap/Depr(3y)221.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)153.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.39%
Profit Quality(3y)101.34%
Profit Quality(5y)104.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.76%
EPS 3Y-11.18%
EPS 5Y-7.41%
EPS Q2Q%-69%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.18%
Sales Q2Q%-26.01%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.68%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.55%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-39.3%
FCF growth 3Y-16.39%
FCF growth 5Y-7.04%
OCF growth 1Y-28.09%
OCF growth 3Y-13.25%
OCF growth 5Y-5%
UNITED GUARDIAN INC / UG FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to UG.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNITED GUARDIAN INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNITED GUARDIAN INC (UG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for UNITED GUARDIAN INC?
UNITED GUARDIAN INC (UG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of UNITED GUARDIAN INC (UG) stock?
The financial health rating of UNITED GUARDIAN INC (UG) is 9 / 10.