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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. United-Guardian's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.59 Mil.
United-Guardian's quarterly shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Mar. 2026 (4.59 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (4.59 Mil).
United-Guardian's annual shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Dec. 2024 (4.59 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (4.59 Mil).
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
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Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
United-Guardian Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
United-Guardian Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United-Guardian's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
UG vs GROV, RAY, ADTI: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, United-Guardian's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
United-Guardian Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United-Guardian's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United-Guardian's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 4.59 Mil mean?
United-Guardian (UG) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 4.59 Mil as of Jun. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on United-Guardian and its competitors.
Is United-Guardian's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
United-Guardian's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 4.59 Mil. Overall, United-Guardian has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United-Guardian's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to GROV and RAY?
United-Guardian's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 4.59 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on United-Guardian and its competitors. United-Guardian's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 4.59 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United-Guardian stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United-Guardian (UG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.03, compared to a current price of $7.12 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 4.59 Mil. United-Guardian's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United-Guardian (UG), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 4.59 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is United-Guardian (UG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United-Guardian stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.12 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.03.
GuruFocus considers United-Guardian to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UG:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 4.59 Mil
GF Value™: $8.03 vs. price of $7.12 (11.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United-Guardian Inc manufactures, markets and develops specialty cosmetic, personal care and sexual wellness ingredients, and a line of healthcare products including pharmaceuticals and medical lubricants. Its pharmaceutical products are distributed through national drug wholesalers to pharmacies, physicians, and hospitals. It operates in one business segment and its current product lines are separated into four distinct product categories that are cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants and sexual wellness. The company's majority of revenue is derived from the sales of Pharmaceuticals in the United States.
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