UG:NSD-United-Guardian Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Household & Personal Products | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 9.15

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Market Cap

USD 0.07B

Volume

4.75K

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

United-Guardian Inc, through its Guardian Laboratories Division manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, medical and health care products, and specialty industrial products.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Household & Personal Products) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 27.08% 92% A 87% B+
Dividend Return 3.47% 100% F 83% B
Total Return 30.56% 92% A 88% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.45% 92% A 68% D+
Dividend Return 4.19% 100% F 63% D
Total Return 13.64% 92% A 71% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -51.70% 60% D- 27% F
Dividend Return 18.42% 67% D+ 75% C
Total Return -33.28% 40% F 32% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -14.15% 50% F 23% F
Dividend Return -9.33% 58% F 27% F
Total Return 4.82% 100% F 85% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.24% 75% C 66% D+
Risk Adjusted Return -34.25% 67% D+ 25% F
Market Capitalization 0.07B 31% F 25% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Household & Personal Products) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Global Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 32.70 71% 55%
Price/Book Ratio 3.09 44% 33%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.38 15% 20%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 8.78 50% 30%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 25.97% 92% 93%
Return on Invested Capital 21.24% 64% 88%
Return on Assets 15.30% 92% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector