United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.com

StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) in a research report report published on Monday. The firm issued a buy rating on the stock.

United-Guardian Stock Down 0.1 %

Shares of UG stock opened at $8.12 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $37.27 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.50 and a beta of 0.69. United-Guardian has a 52-week low of $5.79 and a 52-week high of $10.23. The company’s 50 day moving average is $7.94 and its 200 day moving average is $7.79.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March 22nd. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter. United-Guardian had a return on equity of 24.26% and a net margin of 23.71%. The firm had revenue of $2.61 million during the quarter.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United-Guardian

An institutional investor recently raised its position in United-Guardian stock. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL raised its holdings in shares of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) by 4.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 154,500 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,000 shares during the period. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL owned approximately 3.37% of United-Guardian worth $1,163,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 23.16% of the company’s stock.

About United-Guardian

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.