United-Guardian, Inc.

$7.07

+0.00%

2026-09-03 16:00:00 EDT+$0.00

Consumer Defensive

Household & Personal Products

NASDAQ

Active Trading

United-Guardian, Inc., operating both domestically and globally, specializes in the development, production, and distribution of a diverse range of cosmetic raw materials, ...

Price Action of UG

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United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ: UG) is a niche player in the specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry, operating since 1942. The company's core expertise lies in the formulation and production of hydrogels, particularly the LUBRAJEL line, which includes water-based lubricating gels for cosmetic, medical, and industrial uses. Cosmetic ingredients such as KLENSOFT ...United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ: UG) is a niche player in the specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry, operating since 1942. The company's core expertise lies in the formulation and production of hydrogels, particularly the LUBRAJEL line, which includes water-based lubricating gels for cosmetic, medical, and industrial uses. Cosmetic ingredients such as KLENSOFT (surfactants) and ORCHID COMPLEX (oil-soluble bases) are key offerings, while pharmaceutical products like RENACIDIN and CLORPACTIN WCS-90 address specific medical needs. The company also produces specialty industrial chemicals like DESELEX and THOROCLENS. With a lean workforce of about 25 employees, United-Guardian maintains a low-cost structure, reflected in its gross profit margin of ~46% and net profit margin of ~22%. It is debt-free with a strong balance sheet (current ratio 7.3, no debt) and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of ~13, with a dividend yield of ~4.2%. The company invests in R&D (4.3% of revenue) to innovate in cosmetic ingredients. Key leadership includes President Donna Vigilante, who assumed the role in 2023 after former CEO and founder's son, Kenneth Globus, retired. The Globus family has historically influenced the company. United-Guardian operates globally, marketing through partners in over 30 countries, and holds over 30 patents. Its long-term viability hinges on niche product differentiation and maintaining strong distribution relationships.ExpandCollapse

Founded

1942

Employees

CEO

Donna Vigilante

Full Name

United-Guardian, Inc.

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Industry

Household & Personal Products

ROE

22.24%

Market Cap

$0.03B

Current Ratio

7.31

WACC

9.05%

ROIC

19.40%

Contact Information

https://www.u-g.com

631 273 0900

230 Marcus Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Key Metrics of UG

Snapshot

Latest / TTM · 6 periods

Market Cap

$32.48M

ROCE

19.7%

EV / EBITDA

10.37x

+0.1% YoY

FCF Yield

10.3%

+3.5% YoY

Cash Conversion Cycle

114.9d

Current Ratio

7.31

Quick take

TTM —

Positive CCC

Financial Highlights of UG

Profitability trend

Latest / TTM · 6 periods

Gross Margin

45.9%

Net Margin

22.0%

P/E Ratio

13.09x

n/a

Debt / Equity

0.00

n/a

Current Ratio

7.31

Dividend Yield

7.8%

Understanding

TTM —

Interest coverage is weak

Calendar of UG

Recent history

Aug 11, 2026
Q2 FY2026 · Results reported
EPS $0.16 · Revenue $3.11M
View filing
Aug 4, 2026
Dividend payment
$0.40 per share
Jul 28, 2026
Ex-dividend date
$0.40 per share
May 12, 2026
Q1 FY2026 · Results reported
EPS $0.18 · Revenue $2.87M
View filing
Mar 27, 2026
FY2025 · Annual results
EPS $0.46 · Revenue $10.55M
View filing
Nov 6, 2025
Q3 FY2025 · Results reported
EPS $0.06 · Revenue $2.26M
View filing

Financial Statements of UG

5Y Trend (Revenue, Earnings, FCF)

Metric	Latest	YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.	QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).	$10.5M	-13.4%	+8.2%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.	$2.1M	-35.2%	-11.0%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.	+47.7%	-10.0%	+0.3%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).	+21.3%	-28.9%	+8.5%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.	+20.0%	-25.2%	-17.8%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.	$1.9M	-37.1%	+141.0%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.	+18.1%	-27.3%	+122.7%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.	0.0%	—	—
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.	7.31x	+10.5%	-9.2%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.	$13.1M	-5.0%	+7.0%

Actual vs Estimate

A Dec 31Q Jun 30

Metric	Annual (A vs E)	Annual Surprise	Quarter (A vs E)	Quarter Surprise
EPS Surprise	—	—	—	—
Revenue Surprise	$10.5M vs $3.1B	-99.7%	$3.1M vs $3.1B	-99.9%

Insider Transactions of UG

Acquisitions (A)

Since Aug 1, 2017

Disposals (D)

Since Aug 1, 2017

Monthly shares of acquisitions/disposals with close price trend (shared daily price source)

Insider Trading Snapshot

Date	Executive	Title	Security	Side	Shares	Price
Jan 21, 2026	GLOBUS KENNETH H	director	Common Stock	D	7,480	—
Jan 2, 2024	Kolinski Catherine	director:	—	—	0	—
Jun 9, 2023	Vigilante Donna	officer: President	United-Guardian,Inc. Common Stock	D	0	—
Nov 1, 2022	Blanco Beatriz	—	—	—	—	—
Nov 1, 2022	Blanco Beatriz	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	—	—	0	—

Leadership Team of UG

4 executives

Name	Title	Compensation	Gender	Year Born	Status
Donna Vigilante	President & Director	USD 321,339	Female	1981	Active
Peter A. Hiltunen	Senior Vice President of Production & Procurement and Production Manager	USD 230,087	Male	1959	Active
Andrea J. Young	Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Controller, Secretary & Human Resources Manager	USD 220,049	Female	1969	Active
Denise Costrini	Marketing Director	—	Female	—	Active

Recent News of UG

Zacks Investment Research8/14/2026Neutral

UG Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Strong Cosmetic Ingredient Sales

United-Guardian's cosmetic ingredient growth supports higher Q2 sales and earnings per share, while other income also strengthens the results.

GlobeNewsWire8/7/2026Neutral

United-Guardian Reports Second Quarter Results

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) announced today the financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. Second quarter net sales increased by 10% from $2,838,225 in 2025 to $3,108,267 in 2026, with net income increasing 16% from $626,826 ($0.14 per share) to $728,579 ($0.16 per share). Net sales for the six-month period ended June 30th increased by 12% from $5,319,352 in 2025 to $5,980,489 in 2026, and net income increased by 30% from $1,187,721 ($0.26 per share) to $1,547,481 ($0.34 per share).

GlobeNewsWire7/16/2026Neutral

United-Guardian Declares Cash Dividend

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) announced today that the company's Board of Directors, at its meeting on July 14, 2026, declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share, to be paid on August 4, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 28, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research7/8/2026Neutral

UG Outperforms Industry in 6 Months: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

United-Guardian's rally reflects stronger sales, distribution expansion and recovering cosmetic demand, but valuation and trade risks may limit its near-term appeal.

TheNewswire6/12/2026Neutral

Engages Danayi Capital Corp. To Provide Digital Marketing Services

CALGARY, Alberta – June 12, 2026 – TheNewswire - Upside Gold Corp. (“ Upside ” or the “ Company ”) (CSE: UG) (FSE: 47I) (OTCQB: UGODF) is pleased to announce it has engaged Danayi Capital Corp. (“Danayi”), an arm's-length service provider, to provide the Company with certain investor relations and digital marketing services commencing June 12, 2026. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Danayi specializes in digital marketing within the mining and metals sector. Under a digital marketing agreement, Danayi will provide communications, marketing, and advisory services to the Company for a three-month term for a one-time fee of US$30,000, plus applicable taxes, payable at the commencement of services. The Company will not issue any securities to Danayi as compensation for its marketing services. As of the date hereof, to the Company's knowledge, Danayi does not own any securities of the Company.

Historical Employee Count of UG

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Maximum

Recent Filings

Report Date	Employees	Form Type	Filing Date	SEC Filing
Dec 31, 2025	25	10-K	Mar 27, 2026	View
Dec 31, 2024	25	10-K	Mar 21, 2025	View
Dec 31, 2023	25	10-K	Mar 22, 2024	View
Dec 31, 2022	24	10-K	Mar 23, 2023	View
Dec 31, 2021	24	10-K	Mar 23, 2022	View

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