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Added to YB: 2023-12-05

Pitch date: 2023-12-03

UG [bullish]

United-Guardian, Inc.

-16.94%

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

$7.26

Price Target

N/A

Dividend

N/A

EV/EBITDA

9.65

P/E

14.01

EV/Sales

2.97

Sector

Personal Care Products

Category

value

Show full summary:
United-Guardian: It’s All Relative

UG: $37M mkt cap co. in cosmetics, med lubes & pharma. Supply chain & post-COVID demand issues, but attractive: debt-free, consistent margins, cash. +40% despite Ashland deal end. Q3 recovery in all segments; Renacidin monopoly growth opp despite temp mfg halt. New distro partners & marketing could mean low EV/EBIT. Risks: product shortages, Q4 uncertainty. Monitor navigation of challenges & growth.

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