United-Guardian, Inc.UG

$7.04+0.02 (+0.28%)
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Company snapshot

Market Cap
$32M
Micro-cap
-58%
2016 — today
10-Year Price
-58%
2016 — today
52-Week Range
$5.62$9.58
Current $7.04· 36%

United-Guardian, Inc., operating both domestically and globally, specializes in the development, production, and distribution of a diverse range of cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical solutions, medical-grade lubricants, and proprietary industrial chemicals. Its extensive cosmetic ingredients catalog includes the LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations, featuring variants such as LUBRAJEL NATURAL (derived from natural sources), LUBRAJEL MARINE, and LUBRASIL II SB (a silicone-infused LUBRAJEL formulation). Other key offerings in this category are LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant suitable for pressed powders, eyeliners, blushes, and industrial uses; KLENSOFT, a surfactant for shampoos, shower gels, and makeup removers; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, and cleansers. For medical applications, United-Guardian provides lubricants like LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based gels specifically designed for urinary catheters. LUBRAJEL MG serves to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices. The company also offers LUBRAJEL LC and LUBRAJEL FA, specialized LUBRAJEL formulations tailored for oral care, alongside LUBRAJEL FLUID for lubricating various water-soluble products. The pharmaceutical portfolio features RENACIDIN, a prescription medication for preventing and dissolving calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder. Also included is CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial agent effective against infections in the urinary bladder, localized peritoneal infections, and infections affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and sinuses. Industrial products comprise DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent vital for detergent manufacturing, and THOROCLENS, a powerful chlorine-based industrial cleaning solution. The firm also dedicates resources to research and development, primarily focusing on advancing cosmetic ingredients. Products are brought to market through a robust network of marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. Established in 1942, United-Guardian maintains its headquarters in Hauppauge, New York.

Valuation in context

P/E ratio
13.5
Near historic low
Near historic low — last 10 years
P/B ratio
3.0
Near historic low
Near historic low — last 10 years
EV / EBITDA
11.1
Historically cheap
Historically cheap relative to the last 10 years
Dividend Yield
7.1%
Historically high
Historically high relative to the last 10 years
FCF Yield
6.8%
Historically high
Historically high relative to the last 10 years
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