UG (United-Guardian) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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75 GF Score
Price $7.12
GF Value $8.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is United-Guardian Moat Score?

United-Guardian UG +0.42% 75 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates UG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,046 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United-Guardian ranks better than 93.45% on this metric.

United-Guardian has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

United-Guardian has Narrow Moat: United-Guardian has a discernible moat due to its niche product offerings and proprietary formulations. However, it lacks significant scale or brand strength to elevate it to a strong narrow moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes United-Guardian might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

United-Guardian  (NAS:UG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

United-Guardian Moat Score Related Terms

UG vs GROV, RAY, ADTI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, United-Guardian's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United-Guardian's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United-Guardian's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
United-Guardian (UG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, United-Guardian ranks #134 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is United-Guardian's Moat Score too high?
United-Guardian's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, United-Guardian ranks #134 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to GROV and RAY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United-Guardian ranks #134 out of 2046 companies for Moat Score. This places United-Guardian in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. United-Guardian's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United-Guardian (UG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 23, 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:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $8.03 vs. price of $7.12 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 230 Marcus Boulevard, P.O. Box 18050, Hauppauge, NY, USA, 11788
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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