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

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

United-Guardian Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:UG opened at $11.20 on Friday. United-Guardian has a 12 month low of $7.02 and a 12 month high of $16.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $51.41 million, a P/E ratio of 14.74 and a beta of 0.76. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $10.25 and its 200 day moving average price is $11.88.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last posted its earnings results on Friday, November 8th. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter. United-Guardian had a return on equity of 30.25% and a net margin of 28.30%. The business had revenue of $3.06 million for the quarter.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United-Guardian

An institutional investor recently raised its position in United-Guardian stock. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) by 8.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 28,335 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,170 shares during the quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC’s holdings in United-Guardian were worth $450,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. 23.16% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.