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Added to YB: 2024-10-08

Pitch date: 2024-10-06

UG [neutral]

United-Guardian, Inc.

-57.51%

current return

Author Info

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Company Info

United-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, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries.

Market Cap

$45.5M

Pitch Price

$14.19

Price Target

N/A

Dividend

N/A

EV/EBITDA

9.65

P/E

14.01

EV/Sales

2.97

Sector

Personal Care Products

Category

turnaround

Show full summary:
United-Guardian: Through Hindsight

UG (deep dive): Microcap, 80+ yr old, high margins (60% gross, 35% op, 25% net), strong FCF. Key products: LUBRAJEL (cosmetics) & Renacidin (pharma). Risks: leadership changes, supply issues, Asian competition. Recent rebound: cosmetic sales +84% H2'24, record pharma Q2. At 52-wk low, EV/EBIT 6.5x. Long-term potential but lacks clear strategy & CEO.

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