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United-Guardian(NASDAQ) UG

Market Cap$33.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1983)+442%
5 Year-38%
1 Year-1%
1 Month+5%
$7.10
-1.66%
-0.12Today
United-Guardian last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 7.222026-07-30
United-Guardian stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.43%USD 7.482026-07-23
1 month+4.96%USD 6.882026-06-30
3 month+2.73%USD 7.032026-05-01
Year to date+26.07%USD 5.732025-12-31
1 year-1.45%USD 7.332025-07-30
3 year+6.32%USD 6.792023-07-31
5 year-37.75%USD 11.602021-07-30
Since inception+441.89%USD 1.331983-08-23

United-Guardian Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$33.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$10.94M

Net Income (TTM)

$2.36M

EPS (TTM)

$0.51

P/E Ratio

14.03

Dividend

$0.55

Beta (Volatility)

0.22 (Low)

Price

$7.10

Volume

2,305.919

Open

$7.12

Previous Close

$7.22

Daily Range

$7.08 - $7.35

52-Week Range

$5.58 - $8.78

Estimated Earnings Date

May 6, 2026

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About United-Guardian

United-Guardian, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that, through its Guardian Laboratories division, primarily produces and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and sexual wellness ingredients. Discontinuing its industrial product line in mid-2023, the company is strategically focusing on expanding into new markets with innovative offerings. A key partnership was established in 2023 with Brenntag Specialties to distribute its new line of sexual wellness products.

Products and Services

Cosmetic Ingredients: Multifunctional hydrogels for personal care enhancing texture and hydration.

Pharmaceutical Products: Includes FDA-approved drugs like Renacidin for urological applications.

Medical Lubricants: Hydrogel formulations used in medical devices providing lubrication and comfort.

Sexual Wellness Ingredients: The new Natrajel line focuses on natural and sensory-enhancing formulations.

What Makes United-Guardian, Inc. Special

United-Guardian, Inc. distinguishes itself through its focus on proprietary formulations and quality standards aimed at niche markets. It prioritizes innovation, utilizing environmentally friendly and natural raw materials to meet growing consumer demand. Collaborative distribution agreements with larger companies allow United-Guardian to leverage extensive distribution networks efficiently, ensuring broad market reach.

Five Things You Need to Know

The company is pivoting away from specialty industrial products to focus on growth categories like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Research and development remain central, focusing on innovation in natural product lines.

A strategic distribution agreement with Brenntag Specialties aims to boost market access in the Americas.

United-Guardian maintains a stable domestic sales base, accounting for 79% of its total sales in 2023.

Proprietary product formulations are protected largely through trade secrets, enhancing competitive positioning.

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Industry

Personal Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

25

CEO

Beatriz Blanco, MBA

Website

www.u-g.com

Headquarters

Hauppauge, NY 11788, US

UG Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

46.63%

Operating Margin

20.80%

Net Income Margin

21.61%

Return on Equity

21.40%

Return on Capital

19.97%

Return on Assets

18.61%

Earnings Yield

7.13%

Dividend Yield

7.62%

Payout Ratio

97.67%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$33.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

4.59M

Volume

2.31K

Avg. Volume

7.31K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$5.10M

Operating Income

$2.27M

EBITDA

$2.84M

Operating Cash Flow

$2.25M

Capital Expenditure

-$65.27K

Free Cash Flow

$2.18M

Cash & ST Invst.

$8.04M

Total Debt

$0.00

United-Guardian Performance Analysis

United-Guardian annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 12,698,503-8.8%
20232023-12-31USD 10,885,154-14.3%
20242024-12-31USD 12,181,97111.9%
20252025-12-31USD 10,545,468-13.4%
United-Guardian sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3014.4%
Q32025-09-30-20.2%
Q42025-12-3130.8%
Q12026-03-31-3.0%
United-Guardian annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.56-44.8%
20232023-12-31USD 0.560.5%
20242024-12-31USD 0.7125.9%
20252025-12-31USD 0.46-35.2%
United-Guardian sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3016.7%
Q32025-09-30-57.1%
Q42025-12-31133.3%
Q12026-03-3128.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$2.87M

+15.8%

Gross Profit

$1.42M

+4.9%

Gross Margin

49.59%

N/A

Market Cap

$33.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.38M

N/A

Employees

24

N/A

Net Income

$818.90K

+46.0%

EBITDA

$1.03M

+40.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$8.04M

-1.0%

Total Debt

$0.00

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$2.01M

+29.4%

Inventory

$1.32M

-12.1%

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

18.61%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

20.25%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$594.65K

+86.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$604.54K

+87.7%

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Questions About UG

What is the current price of United-Guardian?

United-Guardian is trading at $7.08 per share.

What is the 52-week range for United-Guardian?

Over the past 52 weeks, United-Guardian has traded between $5.58 and $8.78.

How much debt does United-Guardian have?

As of the most recent reporting period, United-Guardian reported total debt of $0.00.

How much cash does United-Guardian have on hand?

United-Guardian reported $735.85K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is United-Guardian’s dividend yield?

United-Guardian currently has a dividend yield of 7.62%.

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