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UNITED GUARDIAN INC (UG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:UG - US9105711082 - Common Stock

6.246 USD
+0.02 (+0.28%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

UG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. UG has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. UG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years UG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UG had a positive operating cash flow.
UG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.09%, UG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
UG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 26.27%. This 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 RankSector 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%
UG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.48%, UG belongs to the best 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.
The Operating Margin of UG (20.65%) is better than 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 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UG has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
UG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
UG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
UG Yearly Shares OutstandingUG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M
UG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M

2.2 Solvency

UG has an Altman-Z score of 14.27. This indicates that UG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
UG has a Altman-Z score of 14.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. UG outperforms 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 14.27
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC8.82%
UG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 7.04 indicates that UG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 7.04, UG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 6.16 indicates that UG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 6.16, UG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.04
Quick Ratio 6.16
UG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for UG have decreased strongly by -43.76% in the last year.
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.
UG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.53, the valuation of UG can be described as correct.
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.
UG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.53
Fwd PE N/A
UG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UG is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.45
EV/EBITDA 5.92
UG Per share dataUG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.03%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, UG pays a better dividend. On top of this UG pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, UG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of UG decreases each year by -11.42%.
UG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
UG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
UG Yearly Dividends per shareUG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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
UG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
UG Dividend Payout.UG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UNITED GUARDIAN INC

NASDAQ:UG (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

6.246

+0.02 (+0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05
Earnings (Next)03-19 2026-03-19
Inst Owners22.78%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners7.12%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap28.67M
Revenue(TTM)10.06M
Net Income(TTM)1.96M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio0.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.03%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.42%
DP141.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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 RankSector Rank
PE 14.53
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.85
P/FCF 18.45
P/OCF 15.04
P/B 2.71
P/tB 2.71
EV/EBITDA 5.92
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY5.42%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY6.65%
SpS2.19
BVpS2.31
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 14.27
F-Score4
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC1.76
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.


What is the valuation status of UNITED GUARDIAN INC (UG) stock?

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.


How financially healthy is UNITED GUARDIAN INC?

The financial health rating of UNITED GUARDIAN INC (UG) is 9 / 10.