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United-Guardian, Inc. UG

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations · SIC 2844 · Vertical: Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (SIC 2844)

6.86USD+0.44% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

United-Guardian makes cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants and sexual wellness ingredients through its Guardian Laboratories division. Net sales rose 12% in the first half of 2026, a recovery after the largest cosmetic distributor had worked off excess stock, though pharmaceutical pricing and trade policy remain sensitive points.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) stock was 6.86 USD (+0.44% on the day), with market capitalisation 31.5 m USD, P/E 14.9 on diluted EPS of 0.46 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 10.20%, beta 0.22, 52-week range 5.62–8.20 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 3.1 m USD (+9.5% YoY), net income of 728.6 k USD (+16.2% YoY), diluted EPS 0.16 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
31.5 m USD
shares as of 03 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
14.9
Diluted EPS TTM 0.46 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
6.71%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
10.20%
DPS 12m 0.70
Beta (2y)
0.22
Volatility (1y) 33%
52-week range
5.628.20

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
48.0
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
6.54 – 7.17
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.51 · band width 9.1%
SMA 50 / 200
7.03 / 6.95
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.04 / -0.07
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−2.0%−1.1%−0.9 pp—
3 months−4.9%−0.5%−4.4 pp—
6 months+2.2%+4.4%−2.2 pp—
Year to date+11.4%+12.3%−1.0 pp—
1 year−3.0%+13.5%−16.5 pp+4.5%
3 years+18.5%+76.4%−57.9 pp−12.3%
5 years−50.6%+63.7%−114.3 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−19.7%
05 Nov 2025 → 24 Nov 2025
Max drawdown (5y)
−78.1%
11 Apr 2022 → 24 Nov 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−13.2%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
3.1 m USD
+9.5% YoY
Net income
728.6 k USD
+16.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.16
+14.3% YoY
net / operating
23.4% / 24.3%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue3.1 m2.5 m2.5 m2.8 m2.3 m3.0 m2.9 m3.1 m
Cost of revenue1.4 m1.2 m1.1 m1.3 m1.3 m1.6 m1.4 m1.6 m
Research & development111.1 k131.1 k114.4 k107.9 k117.1 k124.3 k115.0 k124.4 k
Operating income949.1 k556.4 k610.9 k695.5 k215.1 k721.9 k642.4 k754.1 k
Depreciation & amortisation21.7 k ≈26.3 k25.0 k25.2 k ≈27.3 k ≈30.7 k29.0 k29.4 k ≈
Pre-tax income1.1 m640.8 k708.0 k790.6 k326.5 k818.0 k1.0 m917.6 k
Income tax230.8 k137.1 k147.1 k163.8 k58.0 k168.4 k214.2 k189.0 k
Net income865.5 k503.7 k560.9 k626.8 k268.4 k649.6 k818.9 k728.6 k
Diluted EPS0.19—0.120.140.06—0.180.16
Operating cash flow1.2 m ≈269.3 k322.1 k303.2 k ≈1.0 m ≈330.5 k604.5 k1.5 m ≈
Capex30.6 k ≈315.2 k3.6 k17.6 k ≈15.2 k ≈22.5 k9.9 k19.1 k ≈
Dividends paid1.6 m ≈01.6 m10.3 k ≈1.1 m ≈01.1 m0 ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 60 percentile of its own 5-quarter history (min 12.9, median 13.5, max 18.6; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue13.4 m13.6 k11.0 m13.9 m12.7 m10.9 m12.2 m10.5 m
Revenue YoY+3.7%−99.9%+80,685.4%+26.8%−8.8%−14.3%+11.9%−13.4%
Net income4.4 m4.8 m3.3 m4.7 m2.6 m2.6 m3.3 m2.1 m
Net income YoY+13.2%+9.4%−30.6%+41.0%−44.8%+0.5%+25.9%−35.2%
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable1.010.560.560.710.46
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable−44.6%0.0%+26.8%−35.2%
net %32.4%35,014.9%30.1%33.4%20.2%23.7%26.7%20.0%
Free cash flow4.9 m4.4 m3.6 m5.2 m2.4 m3.0 m3.0 m1.9 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.3 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
11.2 m USD
Total assets
13.1 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
7.31x
ROE
18.2%
ROA
15.7%
FCF margin
18.1%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
10.9 m
2024
12.2 m
2025
10.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
5.5 m
2024
5.7 m
2025
5.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
5.4 m ≈
2024
6.5 m ≈
2025
5.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026derived

Research & development
2023
464.0 k
2024
456.8 k
2025
463.6 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
2.9 m
2024
3.6 m
2025
2.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
105.7 k
2024
95.9 k
2025
108.2 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
3.0 m ≈
2024
3.7 m ≈
2025
2.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
3.3 m
2024
4.1 m
2025
2.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
669.4 k
2024
857.6 k
2025
537.3 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
2.6 m
2024
3.3 m
2025
2.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.56
2024
0.71
2025
0.46

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.10
2024
0.60
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 21 Mar 2025verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
8.2 m
2024
1.9 m
2025
1.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
1.6 m
2024
1.4 m
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
1.2 m
2024
1.5 m
2025
1.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
12.3 m
2024
12.7 m
2025
12.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
619.2 k
2024
956.4 k
2025
907.2 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
12.9 m
2024
13.8 m
2025
13.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
134.4 k
2024
425.0 k
2025
480.8 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
1.5 m
2024
1.9 m
2025
1.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.5 m
2024
1.9 m
2025
1.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
11.4 m †
2024
11.9 m †
2025
11.2 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
3.1 m
2024
3.5 m
2025
2.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
165.7 k
2024
433.1 k
2025
59.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
3.0 m ≈
2024
3.0 m ≈
2025
1.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
4.7 m
2024
-7.1 m
2025
175.3 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-459.4 k
2024
-2.8 m
2025
-2.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
459.4 k
2024
2.8 m
2025
2.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-13.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-6.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-0.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-38.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-35.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-6.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
-8.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
-35.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-6.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-37.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
46.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
21.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
20.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
22.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
30.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
21.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
18.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
19.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
152.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
67.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
7.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
6.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
3.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
66.8 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
3.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
137.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
141.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
59 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
83 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
28 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
114 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
31.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
12.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
12.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
7.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
2.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
2.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
9.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
FCF yield
10.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
10.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
7.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Attractive profile

Score: 69 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

score >= 65 · margin_of_safety >= 0.15 · agreement in ['high', 'medium']

Closing price

6.86 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 31.5 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
31.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
12.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
2.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
21.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
22.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-13.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
10.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

28/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 03 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 11 Aug 2026
verified 1883derived 202

Score by group

  • Balance sheet100
  • Growth0
  • Quality100
  • Returns90
  • Valuation92

Estimated value range

Low
8.10
USD per share
Mid
9.70
USD per share
High
11.27
USD per share
Price: 6.86 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 41.4% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 29.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 7.88 – 11.94 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E8.32 – 11.94 (Mid 10.35)
    4 companies used · median multiple 19.3x · quartiles 15.5x – 22.2x
    AXIL, IPAR, KVUE, ODD
  • Dividend discount (DDM)7.88 – 10.60 (Mid 9.04)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (SIC 2844)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Attractive profile · Score 69/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality22.0%100 (vs peers)10%
FCF conversion · Quality137.9%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-6.0%0 (on a fixed band)13%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-6.3%0 (on a fixed band)13%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet7.3x100 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation12.8x86 (vs peers)17%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation10.8%100 (on a fixed band)13%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns7.3%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns67.6%75 (on a fixed band)7%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality100/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns90/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation92/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

UNITED-GUARDIAN, INC. (UG). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 10.5 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -13.4%; net margin 22.0%; ROE 21.4%.

The estimated value range is 8.10–11.27 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 9.70 USD, the price of 6.86 USD leaves a potential of 41.4% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 29.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 69/100, methodological classification: attractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 22.0%
  • FCF conversion: 137.9%
  • Current ratio: 7.3x
  • P/E (TTM): 12.8x
  • FCF yield: 10.8%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 7.3%
  • Payout ratio (FCF): 67.6%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -6.0%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -6.3%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, EV/EBITDA.

Versus the vertical median

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (SIC 2844) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 15 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
12.8x
vertical median 23.3x
below median (−45.1%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 22.1x
P/S
2.8x
vertical median 2.4x
above median (+17.7%)
P/B
2.7x
vertical median 3.2x
below median (−15.8%)
ROE
21.4%
vertical median 6.0%
above median (+253.5%)
Net margin
22.0%
vertical median 2.4%
above median (+813.7%)
EBIT margin
20.8%
vertical median 6.9%
above median (+199.7%)
Revenue YoY
-13.4%
vertical median 3.8%
below median (−456.4%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 2.3x
Dividend yield
10.2%
vertical median 2.1%
above median (+377.6%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
CLColgate-Palmolive Company78.5 bn38.7358.9%9.6%+1.4%+23% / +25%
KVUEKenvue Inc.37.1 bn21.916.3%10.9%−2.1%+34% / +4%
ELFe.l.f. Beauty, Inc.6.7 bn113.66.0%3.4%+24.6%+49% / −4%
IPARInterparfums, Inc.4.0 bn23.319.5%11.3%+2.5%+52% / −1%
COTYCoty Inc.3.1 bn—-18.5%-10.4%−1.5%+5% / −70%
EPCEdgewell Personal Care Company1.4 bn—-6.2%-4.2%−1.3%+66% / −15%
SLSNSolesence, Inc.64.6 m—-15.1%-3.8%+18.6%−60% / +22%
AXILAxil Brands, Inc.38.2 m16.723.3%9.3%+17.5%+10% / unavailable
UGUnited-Guardian, Inc.31.5 m12.821.4%22.0%−13.4%−3% / +18%
CABRCaring Brands, Inc.9.3 m—-3,889.1%-183,298.7%unavailable−13% / unavailable
BNKKBonk, Inc.9.3 m—-332.4%-2,330.4%+201.6%−82% / −99%
YCBDcbdMD, Inc.4.5 m—-40.3%-13.8%−1.5%−34% / −93%
ELEstee Lauder Companies Inc—111.79.3%2.4%+5.0%+19% / −12%
YSGYatsen Holding Limited——-2.7%-1.9%+32.2%−67% / −49%
ODDOddity Tech Ltd—12.032.6%13.7%+25.2%−50% / −37%
HLNHaleon plc——10.2%15.1%−1.8%−6% / +8%

1- and 3-year price returns: for UG from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
3.67
Total return -41% · Per year -41%
6.52
Total return 2% · Per year 2%
9.86
Total return 53% · Per year 53%
3 years
2.91
Total return -43% · Per year -17%
5.88
Total return 7% · Per year 2%
9.86
Total return 71% · Per year 20%
5 years
2.31
Total return -44% · Per year -11%
5.31
Total return 11% · Per year 2%
9.86
Total return 89% · Per year 14%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 1.47
  • Net margin± 1.03
  • Annual revenue growth± 0.93
  • Annual dilution± 0.09

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

United-Guardian makes cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants and sexual wellness ingredients through its Guardian Laboratories division. Net sales rose 12% in the first half of 2026 3, a recovery after the largest cosmetic distributor had worked off excess stock, though pharmaceutical pricing and trade policy remain sensitive points.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has a hydrogel line with recognized innovation, natural certifications and a broad formula range 1.
  • Renacidin is an FDA-approved product with an established position in urology 1.
  • Results for the first half of 2026 show growth in both sales and net income 3.

Weaknesses

  • Sales are concentrated among a few distributors and customers, so losing one partner would have a large effect on results 12.
  • Sexual wellness sales were nearly absent in 2025, so the new line has no commercial track record yet 1.
  • Production is concentrated in a single facility, which increases operational dependence on one site 1.

Opportunities

  • Formulary inclusion of Renacidin could increase patient access and long-term sales 2.
  • New distribution agreements in France and North America could expand the market for Natrajel and Lubrajel 1.
  • Demand for natural and preservative-free products could support new cosmetic launches 1.

Threats

  • Tariffs and trade policy changes could raise costs and disrupt supply chains 1.
  • Price pressure from low-cost competitors could limit margins in cosmetics 1.
  • Changes to Medicare rules and higher rebates could reduce pharmaceutical revenue 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on distributorshigh

    A single distributor carries a large share of cosmetic sales, and renegotiation of the ASI agreement could affect volumes 12.

  • Customer concentrationhigh

    Receivables are concentrated in a small number of customers, so a change in the financial position of one of them would have a significant impact 1.

  • Tariff policymedium

    Tariffs and trade measures by several countries could affect volumes, prices and costs 1.

  • Pharmaceutical regulationmedium

    Changes to Medicare rebate programs could increase the company's obligations, particularly in later years 1.

  • Order volatilitylow

    Large orders from customers in India and from distributors can swing sharply, which has already reduced medical lubricant sales 2.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If the recovery in distributor orders and Renacidin growth persist, half-year sales could keep rising, as recent results show 23.
  • The Natrajel launch and new distribution agreements could open new markets, particularly in France and North America 1.
  • Net income rose faster than sales in the first half of 2026, which suggests good cost discipline 3.

What would break the thesis

  • If tariffs and trade changes persist, costs and supply chains could be hurt 1.
  • Reliance on a few distributors and large customers makes results sensitive to their order decisions 12.
  • Medical lubricant sales fell in the second quarter of 2026, and if the trend continues, sales could weaken further 2.

What to watch

  • Renacidin sales trend after formulary inclusionQ3 2026
  • Outcome of the renegotiation of the ASI agreement2026
  • First Natrajel sales figures through BrenntagQ4 2026
  • Recovery of orders from the largest medical lubricant customernext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

United-Guardian, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that, through its Guardian Laboratories division, manufactures and markets cosmetic, personal care and sexual wellness ingredients and a line of healthcare products including pharmaceuticals and medical lubricants 1. Its R&D focuses on new natural ingredients, and all products except Renacidin are made in Hauppauge, New York 1. The company operates as a single business segment with four product categories 1.

The company relies on distribution partners: Ashland Specialty Ingredients is the largest cosmetic ingredient distributor, and in January 2026 a new agreement with Brenntag Specialties was signed for the Natrajel line, which had no sales in 2025 1. Customers are mainly manufacturers of cosmetic products and medical devices 1.

Segments

Cosmetic ingredients

The Lubrajel line, including COSMOS-certified natural variants, represented 29% of 2025 sales 1. Growth in the second quarter of 2026 was driven by the largest distributor resuming regular orders after an overstock in 2025 2.

Medical lubricants

Medical lubricants represented 20% of 2025 sales 1. Their sales fell 28% in the second quarter of 2026 2, mainly because of lower orders from the largest customer in India.

Market context

Cosmetic ingredients are sold into markets described as stable and growing, such as personal care, medical devices and healthcare 1. The company says price pressure from low-cost competitors is significant, but its hydrogel innovation sets it apart 1.

The company describes the sexual wellness market as growing faster than other cosmetic segments, although Natrajel sales were only nominal in the second quarter of 2026 2. This could become meaningful if distribution through the new partners expands.

Trends

  • Trade policy and tariffsheadwind

    Changes in U.S. trade policy and higher tariffs could affect the company's volumes, prices and costs, especially for materials and supply chains 1.

  • Demand for natural productstailwind

    Consumer demand for green and natural products supports the launch of COSMOS-certified lines and preservative-free versions 1.

  • Formulary access for medicinesmixed

    Inclusion of Renacidin on PBM formularies could improve patient access, but rebate pressure and Medicare rules could reduce margins 12.

  • Recovery of distributor ordersmixed

    If ASI keeps resuming normal purchases, cosmetic sales could stay firm, but past overstock shows that volumes can be volatile 2.

Competitive position

The company faces low-cost competitors in the cosmetic hydrogel market, which has pressured prices 1. Its stated advantages are innovation, product quality and its supply chain 1.

In sexual wellness and medical lubricants, competition comes from suppliers of similar materials and products, and losing a major customer can quickly affect results 2.

  • Ashland Specialty Ingredients

    The company's largest cosmetic distributor, whose order levels can strongly influence volumes.

  • Brenntag Specialties

    New distributor for the Natrajel line in the United States, Canada, Mexico and France.

  • Azelis Group

    Distributor for cosmetic ingredients in South Korea, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and for medical lubricants.

  • Sederma SAS

    Cosmetic ingredient distributor in France, a subsidiary of a British chemicals group.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / United-Guardian, Inc. · 27 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / United-Guardian, Inc. · 11 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / United-Guardian, Inc. · 07 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.