Company Analysis United-Guardian, Inc.
1. Summary
Advantages
- Dividends (4.22%) are higher than the sector average (2.39%).
- The stock's return over the last year (5.14%) is higher than the sector average (-42.78%).
- The company's current efficiency (ROE=22.67%) is higher than the sector average (ROE=11.88%)
Disadvantages
- Price (7.57 $) is higher than fair price (5.42 $)
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2. Share price and performance
2.1. Share price
2.2. News
2.3. Market efficiency
| United-Guardian, Inc. | Consumer Staples | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | -51.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| 90 days | -18% | -44.7% | 8.5% |
| 1 year | 5.1% | -42.8% | 34.4% |
UG vs Sector: United-Guardian, Inc. has outperformed the "Consumer Staples" sector by 47.92% over the past year.
UG vs Market: United-Guardian, Inc. has significantly underperformed the market by -29.21% over the past year.
Stable price: UG is not significantly more volatile than the rest of the market on "NASDAQ" over the last 3 months, with typical variations of +/- 5% per week.
Long period: UG with weekly volatility of 0.0988% over the past year.
3. Summary of the report
4. Fundamental Analysis
4.1. Stock price and price forecast
Above fair price: The current price (7.57 $) is higher than the fair price (5.42 $).
Price is higher than fair: The current price (7.57 $) is 28.4% higher than the fair price.
4.2. P/E
P/E vs Sector: The company's P/E (13.88) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (25.6).
P/E vs Market: The company's P/E (13.88) is lower than that of the market as a whole (48.12).
4.2.1 P/E Similar companies
4.3. P/BV
P/BV vs Sector: The company's P/BV (3.15) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (5.75).
P/BV vs Market: The company's P/BV (3.15) is higher than that of the market as a whole (3.1).
4.3.1 P/BV Similar companies
4.4. P/S
P/S vs Sector: The company's P/S indicator (3.29) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (3.02).
P/S vs Market: The company's P/S indicator (3.29) is lower than that of the market as a whole (10.15).
4.4.1 P/S Similar companies
4.5. EV/Ebitda
EV/Ebitda vs Sector: The company's EV/Ebitda (9.29) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (-57.24).
EV/Ebitda vs Market: The company's EV/Ebitda (9.29) is lower than that of the market as a whole (18.05).
5. Profitability
5.1. Profitability and revenue
5.2. Earnings per share - EPS
5.3. Past profitability Net Income
Yield Trend: Negative and has fallen by -9.24% over the last 5 years.
Accelerating profitability: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the average return for 5 years (-9.24%).
Profitability vs Sector: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the return for the sector (-11.73%).
5.4. ROE
ROE vs Sector: The company's ROE (22.67%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (11.88%).
ROE vs Market: The company's ROE (22.67%) is higher than that of the market as a whole (10.88%).
5.5. ROA
ROA vs Sector: The company's ROA (19.32%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (6.07%).
ROA vs Market: The company's ROA (19.32%) is higher than that of the market as a whole (6.5%).
5.6. ROIC
ROIC vs Sector: The company's ROIC (0%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (11.73%).
ROIC vs Market: The company's ROIC (0%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (10.79%).
7. Dividends
7.1. Dividend yield vs Market
High yield: The dividend yield of the company 4.22% is higher than the average for the sector '2.39%.
7.2. Stability and increase in payments
Dividend stability: The company's dividend yield 4.22% has been steadily paid over the past 7 years, DSI=0.79.
Weak dividend growth: The company's dividend yield 4.22% has been growing weakly or stagnant over the past 5 years. Growth over only 0 years.
7.3. Payout percentage
Dividend Coverage: Current payments from income (17.8%) are at an uncomfortable level.
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