StockNews.com Begins Coverage on United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG)

Equities research analysts at StockNews.com began coverage on shares of United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) in a research note issued to investors on Sunday. The firm set a “buy” rating on the stock.

United-Guardian Stock Performance

Shares of United-Guardian stock opened at $8.27 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.77 and a beta of 0.73. United-Guardian has a fifty-two week low of $5.79 and a fifty-two week high of $10.23. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $7.96 and a 200 day moving average of $7.71.

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 company had revenue of $2.61 million during the quarter.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

An institutional investor recently raised its position in United-Guardian stock. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL increased its stake in United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) by 4.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor 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 reporting period. Hedge funds and other 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.