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

EQUITY | Household & Personal Products | NASDAQ Global Market

Last Closing

USD 14.405

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Market Cap

USD 0.07B

Volume

7.19K

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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 100.07% 100% F 95% A
Dividend Return 8.33% 100% F 96% N/A
Total Return 108.40% 100% F 95% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 89.04% 92% A 94% A
Dividend Return 7.87% 100% F 88% B+
Total Return 96.92% 92% A 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -23.78% 80% B- 36% F
Dividend Return 20.32% 100% F 80% B-
Total Return -3.47% 80% B- 42% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -10.15% 73% C 25% F
Dividend Return -5.28% 82% B 30% F
Total Return 4.87% 100% F 85% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 31.32% 55% F 59% D-
Risk Adjusted Return -16.87% 82% B 30% F
Market Capitalization 0.07B 36% F 31% 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 78% 46%
Price/Book Ratio 5.40 25% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 21.05 14% 14%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 14.79 33% 23%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 28.72% 92% 94%
Return on Invested Capital 21.24% 63% 88%
Return on Assets 17.77% 100% 99%
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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.

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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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