UPC (Universe Pharmaceuticals) Preferred Stock: $0.00 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)


UPC Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc UPC
63 GF Score
Price $6.21
GF Value $5.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Universe Pharmaceuticals Preferred Stock?

Universe Pharmaceuticals UPC +14.49% 63 Preferred Stock is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates UPC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. Universe Pharmaceuticals's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.00 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. Universe Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-21.97 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. Universe Pharmaceuticals's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $99.70.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). Universe Pharmaceuticals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.69.


Universe Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:UPC) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

Universe Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

Universe Pharmaceuticals's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

Universe Pharmaceuticals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.


Universe Pharmaceuticals Preferred Stock Related Terms


Universe Pharmaceuticals Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universe Pharmaceuticals's Preferred Stock 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.

Universe Pharmaceuticals Preferred Stock Chart

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Universe Pharmaceuticals Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of $0.00 Mil mean?
Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) has a Preferred Stock of $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals' Preferred Stock too high?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' current Preferred Stock is $0.00 Mil. Overall, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Pharmaceuticals' Preferred Stock compare to CPMD and SHPH?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' Preferred Stock of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Preferred Stock for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current Preferred Stock is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $6.21 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is $0.00 Mil. Universe Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC), the current Preferred Stock is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.21 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20. GuruFocus considers Universe Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UPC:

  • Preferred Stock: $0.00 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $6.21 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universe Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 265 Jingjiu Avenue, Jinggangshan Economic & Technological Development Zone, Jiangxi, Ji’an, CHN, 343100
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.
63GF Score

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