United-Guardian, Inc. Stock Hits New 52-Week Low at $7.60

United-Guardian, Inc., a microcap company in the specialty chemicals industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 7.60 as of September 26, 2025. This decline marks a significant downturn for the stock, which has experienced a 1-year performance drop of 13.32%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 15.64% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 39 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.00. United-Guardian boasts a dividend yield of 7.10%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. However, the company has faced challenges, as evidenced by a net profit of USD 1.16 million for the first half of the year, reflecting a decline of 37.66%. Additionally, net sales have decreased by 19.95%, highlighting ongoing difficulties in revenue generation.

Despite these setbacks, United-Guardian maintains a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of -0.73 and a return on equity of 22.07%, suggesting effective management efficiency. However, the stock's performance has been below par both in the near term and long term, with a notable 50.08% decline over the past year.