UG (United-Guardian) Research & Development: $0.48 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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UG United-Guardian Inc UG
75 GF Score
Price $7.12
GF Value $8.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is United-Guardian Research & Development?

United-Guardian UG +0.42% 75 Research & Development is $0.48 Mil as of Jun. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. United-Guardian's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.12 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.48 Mil.

United-Guardian  (NAS:UG) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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United-Guardian Research & Development Historical Data

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United-Guardian Research & Development Chart

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United-Guardian Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.48 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0.48 Mil mean?
United-Guardian (UG) has a Research & Development of $0.48 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on United-Guardian and its competitors.
Is United-Guardian's Research & Development too high?
United-Guardian's current Research & Development is $0.48 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 Research & Development compare to GROV and RAY?
United-Guardian's Research & Development of $0.48 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 Research & Development for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on United-Guardian and its competitors. United-Guardian's current Research & Development is $0.48 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 Research & Development is $0.48 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United-Guardian (UG), the current Research & Development is $0.48 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:

  • Research & Development: $0.48 Mil
  • 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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