United-Guardian Inc (UG) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, United-Guardian Inc (UG) has net assets worth $10.90 Million USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($12.70 Million) and total liabilities ($1.80 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check UG intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $10.90 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 85.85% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.81% |
| 5-Year Change | 14.36% |
| 10-Year Change | -18.73% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.38 |
United-Guardian Inc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how United-Guardian Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See defensive interval ratio of United-Guardian Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for United-Guardian Inc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of United-Guardian Inc from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of United-Guardian Inc.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $11.23 Million | -5.48% |
| 2024-12-31 | $11.88 Million | +4.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | $11.39 Million | +22.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | $9.27 Million | -5.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.82 Million | -5.15% |
| 2020-12-31 | $10.35 Million | -2.62% |
| 2019-12-31 | $10.63 Million | -2.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | $10.92 Million | -4.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.40 Million | -17.54% |
| 2016-12-31 | $13.82 Million | -5.01% |
| 2015-12-31 | $14.55 Million | -1.27% |
| 2014-12-31 | $14.74 Million | +3.52% |
| 2013-12-31 | $14.24 Million | +10.89% |
| 2012-12-31 | $12.84 Million | -9.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | $14.11 Million | +8.18% |
| 2010-12-31 | $13.05 Million | -16.67% |
| 2009-12-31 | $15.66 Million | +6.47% |
| 2008-12-31 | $14.71 Million | +1.21% |
| 2007-12-31 | $14.53 Million | +9.86% |
| 2006-12-31 | $13.23 Million | -0.40% |
| 2005-12-31 | $13.28 Million | +2.49% |
| 2004-12-31 | $12.96 Million | +2.69% |
| 2003-12-31 | $12.62 Million | +18.19% |
| 2002-12-31 | $10.68 Million | +9.75% |
| 2001-12-31 | $9.73 Million | +16.13% |
| 2000-12-31 | $8.38 Million | +19.65% |
| 1999-12-31 | $7.00 Million | +16.67% |
| 1998-12-31 | $6.00 Million | +13.21% |
| 1997-12-31 | $5.30 Million | +17.78% |
| 1996-12-31 | $4.50 Million | +7.14% |
| 1995-12-31 | $4.20 Million | +5.00% |
| 1994-12-31 | $4.00 Million | +5.26% |
| 1993-12-31 | $3.80 Million | +11.76% |
| 1992-12-31 | $3.40 Million | +21.43% |
| 1991-12-31 | $2.80 Million | +7.69% |
| 1990-12-31 | $2.60 Million | 0.00% |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.60 Million | -18.75% |
| 1988-12-31 | $3.20 Million | 0.00% |
| 1987-12-31 | $3.20 Million | -5.88% |
| 1986-12-31 | $3.40 Million | -8.11% |
| 1985-12-31 | $3.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to United-Guardian Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 5286.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $10.77 Million | 95.91% |
| Common Stock | $459.43K | 4.09% |
| Total Equity | $11.23 Million | 100.00% |
United-Guardian Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of United-Guardian Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Tong-Hwa Synthetic Fiber Co Ltd
TW:1418
|
$31.66 Million |
|
Oil Country Tubular Limited
NSE:OILCOUNTUB
|
$31.68 Million |
|
Offerpad Solutions Inc
NYSE:OPAD
|
$31.70 Million |
|
Good Way Technology Co Ltd
TWO:3272
|
$31.71 Million |
|
Aligned Genetics Inc
KQ:238120
|
$31.63 Million |
|
XPLUS SA ZY -01
F:75R
|
$31.62 Million |
|
Precipio Inc
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|
$31.61 Million |
|
Sharps Technology Inc
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|
$31.61 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in United-Guardian Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 11,882,866 to 11,232,012, a change of -650,854 (-5.5%).
- Net income of 2,105,738 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,766,720 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $2.11 Million | +18.75% |
| Dividends Paid | $2.77 Million | -24.63% |
| Other Changes | $10.13K | +0.09% |
| Total Change | $- | -5.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares United-Guardian Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.87x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 9.10x to 2.87x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $0.77 | $7.02 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $0.59 | $7.02 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $0.80 | $7.02 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $0.67 | $7.02 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $0.52 | $7.02 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $0.52 | $7.02 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $0.56 | $7.02 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $0.68 | $7.02 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $0.76 | $7.02 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $0.80 | $7.02 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $0.84 | $7.02 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $0.99 | $7.02 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.13 | $7.02 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.22 | $7.02 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.43 | $7.02 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.71 | $7.02 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.99 | $7.02 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.18 | $7.02 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.57 | $7.02 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.62 | $7.02 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.69 | $7.02 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.67 | $7.02 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.94 | $7.02 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.97 | $7.02 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.17 | $7.02 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.75 | $7.02 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $3.07 | $7.02 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.79 | $7.02 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.10 | $7.02 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.21 | $7.02 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.17 | $7.02 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.01 | $7.02 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.48 | $7.02 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.38 | $7.02 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.31 | $7.02 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.25 | $7.02 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.14 | $7.02 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.02 | $7.02 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.48 | $7.02 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.59 | $7.02 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $2.44 | $7.02 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently United-Guardian Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 18.75%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 19.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.80x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.17x
- Recent ROE (18.75%) is below the historical average (19.33%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.70% | 2.22% | 0.80x | 1.51x | $-270.00K |
| 1986 | -11.76% | -8.33% | 0.91x | 1.56x | $-740.00K |
| 1987 | -6.25% | -3.28% | 0.98x | 1.94x | $-520.00K |
| 1989 | -23.08% | -13.04% | 0.88x | 2.00x | $-860.00K |
| 1990 | -23.08% | -13.04% | 0.88x | 2.00x | $-860.00K |
| 1991 | 10.71% | 6.00% | 0.89x | 2.00x | $20.00K |
| 1992 | 17.65% | 9.52% | 1.13x | 1.65x | $260.00K |
| 1993 | 13.16% | 7.14% | 1.17x | 1.58x | $120.00K |
| 1994 | 2.50% | 1.49% | 1.12x | 1.50x | $-300.00K |
| 1995 | 7.14% | 4.29% | 1.19x | 1.40x | $-120.00K |
| 1996 | 11.11% | 6.25% | 1.36x | 1.31x | $50.00K |
| 1997 | 15.09% | 9.09% | 1.44x | 1.15x | $270.00K |
| 1998 | 16.67% | 11.36% | 1.29x | 1.13x | $400.00K |
| 1999 | 20.00% | 15.38% | 1.15x | 1.13x | $700.00K |
| 2000 | 24.52% | 19.65% | 1.11x | 1.12x | $1.22 Million |
| 2001 | 19.44% | 19.73% | 0.89x | 1.11x | $918.36K |
| 2002 | 13.32% | 15.64% | 0.78x | 1.10x | $354.00K |
| 2003 | 19.59% | 22.15% | 0.80x | 1.11x | $1.21 Million |
| 2004 | 19.10% | 22.25% | 0.77x | 1.11x | $1.18 Million |
| 2005 | 19.71% | 21.57% | 0.81x | 1.13x | $1.29 Million |
| 2006 | 20.70% | 22.44% | 0.76x | 1.21x | $1.41 Million |
| 2007 | 24.39% | 29.81% | 0.70x | 1.17x | $2.09 Million |
| 2008 | 21.51% | 25.73% | 0.71x | 1.18x | $1.69 Million |
| 2009 | 24.77% | 29.22% | 0.71x | 1.20x | $2.31 Million |
| 2010 | 29.12% | 27.69% | 0.98x | 1.08x | $2.50 Million |
| 2011 | 33.42% | 32.89% | 0.94x | 1.08x | $3.31 Million |
| 2012 | 37.63% | 34.94% | 1.00x | 1.08x | $3.55 Million |
| 2013 | 41.47% | 38.29% | 0.99x | 1.10x | $4.48 Million |
| 2014 | 27.48% | 30.12% | 0.84x | 1.08x | $2.58 Million |
| 2015 | 31.66% | 32.89% | 0.89x | 1.08x | $3.15 Million |
| 2016 | 18.68% | 23.95% | 0.71x | 1.09x | $1.20 Million |
| 2017 | 33.73% | 29.64% | 1.01x | 1.13x | $2.70 Million |
| 2018 | 39.84% | 31.61% | 1.10x | 1.15x | $3.26 Million |
| 2019 | 44.78% | 35.01% | 1.10x | 1.16x | $3.70 Million |
| 2020 | 31.92% | 30.08% | 0.92x | 1.15x | $2.27 Million |
| 2021 | 47.43% | 33.44% | 1.14x | 1.25x | $3.68 Million |
| 2022 | 27.73% | 20.23% | 1.19x | 1.15x | $1.64 Million |
| 2023 | 22.67% | 23.71% | 0.84x | 1.13x | $1.44 Million |
| 2024 | 27.36% | 26.69% | 0.88x | 1.16x | $2.06 Million |
| 2025 | 18.75% | 19.97% | 0.80x | 1.17x | $982.54K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares United-Guardian Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $681,211,031
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -402.20%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United-Guardian Inc (UG) | $10.90 Million | 2.70% | 0.16x | $31.65 Million |
| Acme United Corporation (ACU) | $20.60 Million | 6.31% | 1.00x | $158.51 Million |
| Bruush Oral Care Inc. (BRSHF) | $163.14K | -5449.60% | 11.70x | $10.10K |
| Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (BYAH) | $150.28K | 127.30% | 15.76x | $12.69 Million |
| Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD) | $2.06 Billion | 16.97% | 0.99x | $21.50 Billion |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $197.00 Million | 1218.27% | 60.73x | $70.06 Billion |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $932.80 Million | 23.81% | 1.34x | $10.75 Billion |
| Coty Inc (COTY) | $1.62 Billion | 10.40% | 3.00x | $1.67 Billion |
| Carmell Therapeutics Corporation (CTCX) | $-37.79 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.61 Million |
| Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (DSY) | $57.19 Million | 0.22% | 0.04x | $5.78 Million |
| Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) | $1.97 Billion | 24.34% | 1.71x | $20.39 Billion |
About United-Guardian Inc
United-Guardian, Inc. develops, manufactures, sells, and markets specialty cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceutical products, medical lubricants, and sexual wellness ingredients in the United States and internationally. The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of multifunctional hydrogel formulations for personal care and medical products; B-122, a powdered lubricant used i… Read more