United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) Now Covered by Analysts at StockNews.com

StockNews.com started coverage on shares of United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) in a research note issued to investors on Monday. The firm issued a buy rating on the stock.

United-Guardian Stock Performance

Shares of UG opened at $9.13 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $41.94 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.22 and a beta of 0.77. United-Guardian has a fifty-two week low of $5.79 and a fifty-two week high of $9.64. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $8.84 and a 200-day moving average price of $8.25.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 10th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share 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%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United-Guardian

A hedge fund recently raised its stake in United-Guardian stock. Rodgers Brothers Inc. boosted its position in shares of United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) by 5.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 100,100 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 4,750 shares during the quarter. Rodgers Brothers Inc. owned approximately 2.18% of United-Guardian worth $766,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. 23.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.