Posted by admin on Aug 14th, 2022

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG – Get Rating) is one of 25 public companies in the “Toilet preparations” industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare United-Guardian to related companies based on the strength of its institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability and earnings.

This table compares United-Guardian and its rivals top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

United-Guardian’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than United-Guardian. United-Guardian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

United-Guardian has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United-Guardian’s rivals have a beta of 38.63, indicating that their average stock price is 3,763% more volatile than the S&P 500.

United-Guardian pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. United-Guardian pays out 77.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. As a group, “Toilet preparations” companies pay a dividend yield of 1.6% and pay out 44.8% of their earnings in the form of a dividend.

52.4% of shares of all “Toilet preparations” companies are held by institutional investors. 29.1% of United-Guardian shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.5% of shares of all “Toilet preparations” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for United-Guardian and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat.

As a group, “Toilet preparations” companies have a potential upside of 20.25%. Given United-Guardian’s rivals higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United-Guardian has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.

This table compares United-Guardian and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

United-Guardian rivals beat United-Guardian on 7 of the 12 factors compared.

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 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.

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