United-Guardian, Inc. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low of $6.50

United-Guardian, Inc., a microcap company in the specialty chemicals industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 6.50 as of November 6, 2025. This decline marks a significant downturn for the stock, which has experienced a 26.7% decrease over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 17.53% 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 dropped by 19.95%, contributing to a lower operating cash flow of USD 2.12 million.

Despite these hurdles, United-Guardian maintains a return on equity (ROE) of 22.07%, showcasing management efficiency. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 3.39, and it has a low debt-to-equity ratio of -0.73, indicating a conservative financial structure. However, the overall performance has been below par in both the short and long term, with a notable return of -44.82% over the past year.