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United-Guardian Inc

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Mcap
32,7M USD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
6,85 %
Op margin
21,3 %
ROE
18,8 %
Net margin
20,0 %
Debt / equity
0,00
Beta
52w range
Volume
45
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$6,86–$7,05
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About

United-Guardian Inc is a specialty chemical and pharmaceutical company that develops, produces, and markets a range of products, including personal care ingredients, animal health products, and pharmaceutical excipients.

Business. United-Guardian Inc (UG.O) is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of drug products. The firm operates within the Healthcare sector, specifically focusing on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research activities. United-Guardian is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The company does not disclose specific operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns in the provided data.

Classification99 %
SectorHealth Care
Industry groupPharmaceuticals
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At a glance

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Ownership
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
18,8 %
return on equity
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    Analysis

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Business

    United-Guardian Inc (UG.O) is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of drug products. The firm operates within the Healthcare sector, specifically focusing on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research activities. United-Guardian is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The company does not disclose specific operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns in the provided data.

    Classification99 %
    SectorHealth Care
    Industry groupPharmaceuticals
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    GENERATED

    United-Guardian Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 7.31, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, supported by $1,251,100 in cash and equivalents and no long-term debt. This liquidity profile is further reinforced by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, suggesting a conservative capital structure with no leverage risk.

    Profitability metrics show United-Guardian Inc outperforms the median for its industry. The company's return on equity (ROE) of 18.75% and return on assets (ROA) of 16.06% are well above the typical benchmarks for pharmaceutical firms, indicating efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns. Gross margin of 48.75% (calculated from gross profit of $5,141,140 on revenue of $10,545,470) and operating margin of 21.28% (calculated from operating income of $2,243,350) also suggest strong cost control and pricing power.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key segments, with the majority derived from personal care products and pharmaceutical excipients. While the input data does not provide a detailed breakdown of geographic exposure, the company's operations are primarily U.S.-based, with limited international presence. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic or regulatory shifts.

    Looking ahead, United-Guardian Inc is projected to maintain a stable growth trajectory. The company's revenue outlook for the current fiscal year is flat, with a marginal increase expected in the following year. Historical revenue growth has been modest, and the company's capital expenditure of $59,000 suggests a conservative approach to reinvestment. The free cash flow of -$611,780 indicates that the company is currently investing more in operations than it is generating, which may limit its ability to return capital to shareholders in the near term.

    Risk factors for United-Guardian Inc are minimal in the short term, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. The company's dilution risk is low, as there is no indication of upcoming share issuance or convertible instruments. However, the company's reliance on a limited number of product lines and geographic markets could pose medium-term risks if demand shifts or regulatory changes occur.

    Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any material events or strategic shifts. The company's operations remain stable, with no significant changes in management or capital structure disclosed in the latest available documents.

    Key takeaways
    • United-Guardian Inc has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 7.31 and no long-term debt.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 18.75% and ROA of 16.06%, are well above industry medians.
    • Revenue is concentrated in personal care and pharmaceutical excipient segments, with limited geographic diversification.
    • Growth is expected to remain stable, with modest revenue increases and conservative capital expenditures.
    • The company faces low dilution risk and no immediate liquidity concerns.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $7,12
    Market cap
    $32.4M
    Enterprise value
    $31.1M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    15.8x
    P / B
    2.9x
    P / Tangible book
    2.9x
    Tangible book
    $11.2M
    Net cash
    $1.3M
    Current ratio
    7.3
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    16.1%
    ROE
    18.8%
    Cash conversion
    93.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYHealthcareIndustryPharmaceuticals695,2B node revenueJNJ 13,6%LLY 9,4%MRK 9,3%PFE 9,0%ABBV 8,8%AZN 8,4%BMY 6,9%GSK 6,2%Other 28,3%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered set · attribution: collision-suspect (indicative)UG 0,0% · rank #59 of 68

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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison8 peers · vs UG · multiples and returns
    JN
    JNJ
    Johnson & Johnson
    $254,43
    622,1B USD
    P/E
    23,5x
    +8,1 vs self
    Div yield
    2,0 %
    -4,9 vs self
    ROE
    33,0 %
    +14,3 vs self
    LL
    LLY
    ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
    $1 124,04
    1,01T USD
    P/E
    52,0x
    +36,6 vs self
    Div yield
    0,5 %
    -6,3 vs self
    ROE
    66,2 %
    +47,4 vs self
    MR
    MRK
    MERCK & CO., INC.
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    ROE
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    PF
    PFE
    Pfizer Inc
    $25,05
    143,6B USD
    P/E
    18,2x
    +2,8 vs self
    Div yield
    6,9 %
    +0,0 vs self
    ROE
    8,6 %
    -10,1 vs self
    AB
    ABBV
    Abbvie Inc
    $245,10
    434,8B USD
    P/E
    110,6x
    +95,2 vs self
    Div yield
    2,5 %
    -4,3 vs self
    ROE
    -63,5 %
    -82,2 vs self
    AZ
    AZN
    AZN.L
    $157,59
    P/E
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    Div yield
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    ROE
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    BM
    BMY
    Bristol-myers Squibb Co
    $65,60
    134,3B USD
    P/E
    17,7x
    +2,4 vs self
    Div yield
    4,1 %
    -2,8 vs self
    ROE
    31,6 %
    +12,9 vs self
    GS
    GSK
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    Div yield
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    ROE
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    Market position

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin21,3 %Above P75
    Net Margin20,0 %Above P75
    ROE18,8 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-0,6 %Above P75
    D/E0,00Above P75
    Cash Conv0,93Below median

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    Data sources
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    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • United-Guardian Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$1M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Leadership

    • Beatriz BlancoPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director

    Insider activity

    Mixed / flat0 buys · 0 sellsnet $01 insiders · last 365d
    • GLOBUS KENNETH HDirector · Common StockOther 7 480 · 2026-01-21

    Short positioning

    9.2Kshares short-14.8% vs prior
    2.15days to cover
    28.6%short of daily vol
    221fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    UG.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    • R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -2.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -5.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -5.5%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -35.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -86.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 18.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 16.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 7.31xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.17xDerived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -33.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -5.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -35.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -43.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -38.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (annual): USD 13.11MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 0SEC XBRL filing
    • R&D expense (annual): USD 463.64KSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD 1.97MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 4.59MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 1.67MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 1.88MSEC XBRL filing
    • Capex (annual): USD 58.99KSEC XBRL filing
    • Current assets (annual): USD 12.2MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-05-15FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-05-12FILINGFORM 10-Q →
    2026-05-08FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-06FILINGFORM DEF 14A →
    2026-03-27FILINGFORM 10-K →
    2026-03-27FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-01-29FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-01-21 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-01
    2026-01-21INSIDERGLOBUS KENNETH H transacted 7.5k sh — Director
    2025-11-06FILINGFORM 10-Q →
    2025-11-06FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-08-08FILINGFORM 10-Q →
    2025-08-08FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-07-15FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2021-02-19 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2021-02
    2020-03-05 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2020-03
    2019-05-20 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2019-05
    2018-09-24 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2018-09
    2017-08-01 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2017-08
    2017-07-05 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2017-07
    2016-12-09 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2016-12
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