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UG logoUnited-Guardian, Inc.(UG)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

UG•NASDAQ
$6.71
$31M mkt cap·14.6× P/E·Price updated May 6, 2026
SectorConsumer DefensiveIndustryHousehold ProductsSub-IndustrySuppliers, Durables and Specialty Retailers
AboutUnited-Guardian, Inc. manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally. The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations; LUBRAJEL NATURAL consisting of natural ingredients for cosmetic use; LUBRAJEL MARINE; LUBRASIL II SB, a special formulation of LUBRAJEL in which silicone oil is incorporated into a LUBRAJEL base; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant that is used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; KLENSOFT, a surfactant, which is used in shampoos, shower gels, makeup removers, and other cosmetic formulations; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, cleansers, and other cosmetics. Its medical lubricants comprise LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based lubricant gels for urinary catheters; LUBRAJEL MG to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices; LUBRAJEL LC and LUBRAJEL FA that are LUBRAJEL formulations for oral care; and LUBRAJEL FLUID to lubricate water-soluble products. The company's pharmaceutical products consist of RENACIDIN, a prescription drug to prevent and dissolve calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder; and CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial product to treat infections in the urinary bladder, and localized infections in the peritoneum, as well as eye, ear, nose and throat, and sinuses. Its industrial products include DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent used for manufacturing detergents; and THOROCLENS, a chlorine-based industrial cleanser. The company also conducts research and development primarily related to the development of cosmetic ingredients. It markets its products through marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. The company was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.Show more
  • Revenue$11M-13.4%
  • EBITDA$2M-37.2%
  • Net Income$2M-35.2%
  • EPS (Diluted)0.46-35.2%
  • Gross Margin47.73%-10.0%
  • EBITDA Margin22.3%-27.4%
  • Operating Margin21.27%-28.9%
  • Net Margin19.97%-25.2%
  • ROE18.22%-34.8%
  • ROIC16.84%-59.5%
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UG Key Insights

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis

✓Strengths

  • ✓Excellent 3Y average ROE of 23.7%
  • ✓FCF machine: 18.1% free cash flow margin
  • ✓Healthy 5Y average net margin of 24.8%

✗Weaknesses

  • ✗Dividend payout exceeds 100% of earnings
  • ✗Trading more than 30% below 52-week high

* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

UG Price & Volume

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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UG Growth Metrics

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-2.8%
5 Years-0.82%
3 Years-6.01%
TTM-13.43%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-7.53%
5 Years-8.62%
3 Years-6.42%
TTM-35.23%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-7.47%
5 Years-8.57%
3 Years-6.35%
TTM-35.21%

Return on Capital

10 Years37.2%
5 Years35.13%
3 Years26%
Last Year18.95%

UG Peer Comparison

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) competitors in Suppliers, Durables and Specialty Retailers — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison

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CompanyMarket CapStock PriceP/E Ratio (TTM)Revenue Growth 1YNet MarginReturn on Equity (ROE)FCF YieldDebt / Equity
IOSP logoIOSPInnospec Inc.Direct Competitor1.92B77.6716.63-3.65%6.56%8.23%0.06
KRMD logoKRMDKORU Medical Systems, Inc.Direct Competitor186.52M4.01-70.2322.23%-5.27%-13.61%0.21
LIQT logoLIQTLiqTech International, Inc.Direct Competitor20.79M2.16-2.4313.03%-53.25%-69.97%1.17
CODA logoCODACoda Octopus Group, Inc.Direct Competitor134.35M11.9232.2230.75%14.78%7.17%0.01
CBT logoCBTCabot CorporationProduct Competitor4.3B82.4113.69-7.04%7.97%16.75%0.71
BCPC logoBCPCBalchem CorporationProduct Competitor5.17B161.3833.978.75%14.95%12.38%0.15
HWKN logoHWKNHawkins, Inc.Product Competitor3.47B167.1141.476.01%7.75%15.88%0.35
ASIX logoASIXAdvanSix Inc.Product Competitor834.75M25.1613.980.31%3.24%6.05%0.47

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United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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UG Income Statement

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history

10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25
Sales/Revenue12.97M13.77M13.6M10.99M13.93M12.7M10.89M12.18M10.55M
Revenue Growth %20.33%6.18%-1.24%-19.21%26.79%-8.84%-14.28%11.91%-13.43%
Cost of Goods Sold5.3M5.67M5.66M4.87M5.75M6M5.48M5.72M5.51M
COGS % of Revenue40.88%41.16%41.6%44.35%41.26%47.22%50.34%46.97%52.27%
Gross Profit
7.67M▲ 0%
8.1M▲ 5.7%
7.94M▼ 2.0%
6.11M▼ 23.0%
8.18M▲ 33.8%
6.7M▼ 18.1%
5.41M▼ 19.3%
6.46M▲ 19.5%
5.03M▼ 22.1%
Gross Margin %59.12%58.84%58.4%55.65%58.74%52.78%49.66%53.03%47.73%
Gross Profit Growth %30.07%5.68%-1.98%-23.02%33.82%-18.08%-19.35%19.51%-22.1%
Operating Expenses2.43M2.52M2.55M2.48M2.51M2.66M2.54M2.81M2.79M
OpEx % of Revenue18.75%18.32%18.72%22.55%18.05%20.99%23.36%23.1%26.45%
Selling, General & Admin1.79M2.12M0000000
SG&A % of Revenue13.77%15.42%-------
Research & Development646.08K399.52K397.39K451.21K478.64K490.77K463.99K456.78K463.64K
R&D % of Revenue4.98%2.9%2.92%4.11%3.44%3.86%4.26%3.75%4.4%
Other Operating Expenses002.15M2.03M2.04M2.17M2.08M2.36M2.33M
Operating Income
5.24M▲ 0%
5.58M▲ 6.6%
5.4M▼ 3.3%
3.64M▼ 32.6%
5.67M▲ 55.9%
4.04M▼ 28.8%
2.86M▼ 29.1%
3.65M▲ 27.4%
2.24M▼ 38.5%
Operating Margin %40.37%40.52%39.68%33.1%40.68%31.79%26.3%29.94%21.27%
Operating Income Growth %54.46%6.57%-3.3%-32.61%55.85%-28.76%-29.08%27.38%-38.48%
EBITDA5.44M5.77M5.57M3.8M5.81M4.17M2.97M3.74M2.35M
EBITDA Margin %41.92%41.92%40.97%34.6%41.73%32.86%27.27%30.72%22.3%
EBITDA Growth %52%6.17%-3.47%-31.77%52.92%-28.22%-28.85%26.07%-37.17%
D&A (Non-Cash Add-back)200.68K191.94K175.81K165.26K145.98K135.4K105.68K95.89K108.2K
EBIT5.24M5.58M5.4M3.64M5.67M4.04M2.86M3.65M2.24M
Net Interest Income00203.33K226.25K233.86K-1.38M306.65K434.68K365.31K
Interest Income00203.33K226.25K233.86K236.69K306.65K434.68K365.31K
Interest Expense0227.98K-001.62M000
Other Income/Expense315.17K-113.99K634.4K524.83K210.84K-809.55K387.75K461.67K399.67K
Pretax Income
5.55M▲ 0%
5.47M▼ 1.5%
6.03M▲ 10.3%
4.16M▼ 31.0%
5.88M▲ 41.3%
3.23M▼ 45.1%
3.25M▲ 0.7%
4.11M▲ 26.4%
2.64M▼ 35.7%
Pretax Margin %42.8%39.7%44.34%37.88%42.2%25.42%29.86%33.73%25.06%
Income Tax1.71M1.11M1.27M856.02K1.22M658.17K669.41K857.58K537.28K
Effective Tax Rate %30.74%20.37%21.04%20.57%20.75%20.39%20.59%20.87%20.33%
Net Income
3.84M▲ 0%
4.35M▲ 13.2%
4.76M▲ 9.4%
3.3M▼ 30.6%
4.66M▲ 41.0%
2.57M▼ 44.8%
2.58M▲ 0.5%
3.25M▲ 25.9%
2.11M▼ 35.2%
Net Margin %29.64%31.61%35.01%30.08%33.44%20.23%23.71%26.69%19.97%
Net Income Growth %48.94%13.22%9.41%-30.59%40.96%-44.84%0.46%25.94%-35.23%
Net Income (Continuing)3.84M4.35M4.76M3.3M4.66M2.57M2.58M3.25M2.11M
Discontinued Operations000000000
Minority Interest000000000
EPS (Diluted)
0.84▲ 0%
0.95▲ 13.1%
1.04▲ 9.5%
0.72▼ 30.8%
1.01▲ 40.3%
0.56▼ 44.6%
0.56▲ 0.0%
0.71▲ 26.8%
0.46▼ 35.2%
EPS Growth %50%13.1%9.47%-30.77%40.28%-44.55%0%26.79%-35.21%
EPS (Basic)0.840.951.040.721.010.560.560.710.46
Diluted Shares Outstanding4.59M4.58M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M
Basic Shares Outstanding4.59M4.58M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M4.59M
Dividend Payout Ratio169.27%110.66%106.05%108.39%111.41%121.56%17.8%84.79%131.39%

UG Balance Sheet

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity

Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25
Total Current Assets11.85M11.69M11.57M11.25M11.58M9.97M12.25M12.67M12.2M
Cash & Short-Term Investments8.45M8.17M7.92M8.18M8.17M6.48M9.09M9.4M8.57M
Cash Only724.72K550.13K1.05M591.44K531.21K830.45K8.24M1.88M1.25M
Short-Term Investments7.72M7.62M6.87M7.59M7.64M5.65M851.32K7.52M7.32M
Accounts Receivable1.91M1.67M2.1M1.39M1.81M1.43M1.57M1.43M1.59M
Days Sales Outstanding53.6344.3456.3246.147.5241.0352.5442.854.93
Inventory1.34M1.48M1.22M1.42M1.41M1.67M1.22M1.45M1.51M
Days Inventory Outstanding92.395.4678.54106.0689.59101.7881.592.6399.83
Other Current Assets157.96K159.36K170.47K161.21K0201.85K191.71K207.8K207.84K
Total Non-Current Assets1M857.57K795.53K673.66K658.86K669.71K670.13K1.13M1.26M
Property, Plant & Equipment942.89K827.92K780.71K673.66K658.86K559.16K619.2K956.39K907.18K
Fixed Asset Turnover13.75x16.63x17.42x16.31x21.14x22.71x17.58x12.74x11.62x
Goodwill000000000
Intangible Assets0014.82K000000
Long-Term Investments00-401.68K000000
Other Non-Current Assets-111.7K-223.94K14.82K-151.68K-83.22K0000
Total Assets
12.85M▲ 0%
12.54M▼ 2.4%
12.36M▼ 1.4%
11.92M▼ 3.6%
12.24M▲ 2.7%
10.64M▼ 13.1%
12.92M▲ 21.5%
13.8M▲ 6.8%
13.46M▼ 2.4%
Asset Turnover1.01x1.10x1.10x0.92x1.14x1.19x0.84x0.88x0.78x
Asset Growth %-14.99%-2.4%-1.45%-3.58%2.7%-13.09%21.45%6.77%-2.42%
Total Current Liabilities1.42M1.37M1.34M1.41M2.34M1.37M1.53M1.91M1.67M
Accounts Payable354.29K186.8K71.39K31.8K410.89K30.41K134.45K425K480.79K
Days Payables Outstanding24.3912.034.612.3826.091.858.9627.1131.83
Short-Term Debt000000000
Deferred Revenue (Current)0000190.16K015.5K012.18K
Other Current Liabilities314.54K299.25K373.94K321.74K898.4K638.98K543.85K681.73K1.16M
Current Ratio8.33x8.55x8.61x7.95x4.95x7.26x7.99x6.62x7.31x
Quick Ratio7.39x7.47x7.71x6.95x4.35x6.04x7.19x5.86x6.41x
Cash Conversion Cycle121.53127.76130.25149.78111.01140.96125.08108.32122.92
Total Non-Current Liabilities33.85K253.58K386.86K151.68K83.22K000207.25K
Long-Term Debt000000000
Capital Lease Obligations000000000
Deferred Tax Liabilities33.85K253.58K386.86K151.68K83.22K000207.25K
Other Non-Current Liabilities000000000
Total Liabilities1.46M1.62M1.73M1.57M2.42M1.37M1.53M1.91M2.23M
Total Debt000000000
Net Debt-724.72K-550.13K-1.05M-591.44K-531.21K-830.45K-8.24M-1.88M-1.25M
Debt / Equity---------
Debt / EBITDA---------
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.13x-0.10x-0.19x-0.16x-0.09x-0.20x-2.78x-0.50x-0.53x
Interest Coverage-24.48x---2.49x---
Total Equity
11.4M▲ 0%
10.92M▼ 4.1%
10.63M▼ 2.7%
10.35M▼ 2.6%
9.82M▼ 5.1%
9.27M▼ 5.6%
11.39M▲ 22.9%
11.88M▲ 4.3%
11.23M▼ 5.5%
Equity Growth %-17.54%-4.14%-2.67%-2.62%-5.15%-5.65%22.9%4.34%-5.48%
Book Value per Share2.482.382.312.252.142.022.482.592.44
Total Shareholders' Equity11.4M10.92M10.63M10.35M9.82M9.27M11.39M11.88M11.23M
Common Stock459.43K459.43K459.43K459.43K459.43K459.43K459.43K459.43K459.43K
Retained Earnings10.47M10.47M10.17M9.89M9.36M8.81M10.93M11.42M10.77M
Treasury Stock000000000
Accumulated OCI466.02K00000000
Minority Interest000000000

UG Cash Flow Statement

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history

Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25
Cash from Operations3.99M4.95M4.48M3.59M5.31M2.53M3.14M3.47M1.97M
Operating CF Margin %30.79%35.95%32.91%32.72%38.14%19.89%28.89%28.45%18.65%
Operating CF Growth %74.3%24%-9.58%-19.7%47.83%-52.47%24.53%10.23%-43.26%
Net Income3.84M4.35M4.76M3.3M4.66M2.57M2.58M3.25M2.11M
Depreciation & Amortization200.68K191.94K175.81K165.26K145.98K135.4K105.68K95.89K108.2K
Stock-Based Compensation000000000
Deferred Taxes-31.76K219.73K133.27K-235.17K-68.46K-193.77K59.61K-124.47K382.64K
Other Non-Cash Items-29.02K341.65K-411.79K-305.75K14.45K1.08M-111.49K-43.53K-32.32K
Working Capital Changes8.1K-155.24K-182.89K664.92K562.77K-1.06M509.3K287.49K-597.44K
Change in Receivables-311.69K237.17K-430.13K717.87K-431.88K385.96K-135.87K140.71K-161.26K
Change in Inventory-84.71K-141.63K249.87K-198.5K4.98K-290.22K465.51K-214.28K-54.98K
Change in Payables271.46K-167.49K-115.41K-39.59K379.09K-380.48K104.03K290.55K55.79K
Cash from Investing2.82M-308.76K1.07M-468.68K-183.47K897.56K4.73M-7.08M175.34K
Capital Expenditures-38.15K-74.99K-113.77K-43.4K-116.38K-75.18K-165.72K-433.08K-58.99K
CapEx % of Revenue0.29%0.54%0.84%0.4%0.84%0.59%1.52%3.56%0.56%
Acquisitions4.85K70.79K113.77K43.4K116.38K37.04K000
Investments---------
Other Investing-4.85K-70.79K-113.77K-43.4K-116.38K010K00
Cash from Financing-6.51M-4.82M-5.05M-3.58M-5.19M-3.12M-459.39K-2.76M-2.77M
Debt Issued (Net)000000000
Equity Issued (Net)000000000
Dividends Paid-6.51M-4.82M-5.05M-3.58M-5.19M-3.12M-459.39K-2.76M-2.77M
Share Repurchases000000000
Other Financing000000000
Net Change in Cash
300.42K▲ 0%
-174.59K▼ 158.1%
498.18K▲ 385.3%
-456.87K▼ 191.7%
-60.23K▲ 86.8%
299.24K▲ 596.8%
7.41M▲ 2377.2%
-6.37M▼ 185.9%
-624.56K▲ 90.2%
Free Cash Flow
3.95M▲ 0%
4.88M▲ 23.3%
4.36M▼ 10.5%
3.55M▼ 18.6%
5.2M▲ 46.4%
2.45M▼ 52.9%
2.98M▲ 21.6%
3.03M▲ 1.8%
1.91M▼ 37.1%
FCF Margin %30.49%35.41%32.08%32.32%37.31%19.29%27.37%24.9%18.09%
FCF Growth %86.19%23.3%-10.52%-18.6%46.36%-52.86%21.58%1.83%-37.1%
FCF per Share0.861.060.950.771.130.530.650.660.42
FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income)1.04x1.14x0.94x1.09x1.14x0.98x1.22x1.07x0.93x
Interest Paid000000000
Taxes Paid1.6M1.15M1.1M1.02M1.1M1.13M600K1.05M0

UG Key Ratios

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios

Metric2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Return on Equity (ROE)18.2%30.49%39%44.18%31.5%46.18%26.92%24.99%27.94%18.22%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)18.93%32.63%39.77%40.55%28.19%44.62%34.16%37.08%41.59%16.84%
Gross Margin54.69%59.12%58.84%58.4%55.65%58.74%52.78%49.66%53.03%47.73%
Net Margin23.95%29.64%31.61%35.01%30.08%33.44%20.23%23.71%26.69%19.97%
Interest Coverage--24.48x---2.49x---
FCF Conversion0.89x1.04x1.14x0.94x1.09x1.14x0.98x1.22x1.07x0.93x
Revenue Growth-23.06%20.33%6.18%-1.24%-19.21%26.79%-8.84%-14.28%11.91%-13.43%

UG SEC Filings & Documents

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Mar 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jan 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Mar 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 21, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 8, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

May 13, 2025·SEC

UG Frequently Asked Questions

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) reported $10.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 32% increase from $8.0M in 1996.

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) saw revenue decline by 13.4% over the past year.

Yes, United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) is profitable, generating $2.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Yes, United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) pays a dividend with a yield of 8.97%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) generated $1.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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