United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at StockNews.com

StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) in a research note released on Sunday morning. The firm issued a buy rating on the stock.

United-Guardian Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ UG opened at $9.20 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $42.23 million, a P/E ratio of 15.33 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $8.75 and a 200-day moving average price of $8.22. United-Guardian has a 1 year low of $5.79 and a 1 year high of $9.64.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 10th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $3.26 million during the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 23.77% and a return on equity of 25.18%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United-Guardian

An institutional investor recently raised its position in United-Guardian stock. Rodgers Brothers Inc. raised its holdings in United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) by 5.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 100,100 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,750 shares during the period. Rodgers Brothers Inc. owned 2.18% of United-Guardian worth $766,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Institutional investors own 23.16% of the company’s stock.

United-Guardian Company Profile

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.