UG (United-Guardian) ROCE %: 26.13% (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 ROCE %?

United-Guardian UG +0.42% 75 ROCE % is 26.13% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. United-Guardian's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.13%.

United-Guardian  (NAS:UG) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

United-Guardian ROCE % Related Terms

United-Guardian ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United-Guardian's ROCE % 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.

United-Guardian ROCE % Chart

United-Guardian Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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United-Guardian Quarterly Data
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United-Guardian ROCE % Calculation

United-Guardian's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.243/( ( (13.797 - 1.914) + (13.109 - 1.669) )/ 2 )
=2.243/( (11.883+11.44)/ 2 )
=2.243/11.6615
=19.23 %

United-Guardian's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=3.016/( ( (12.699 - 1.467) + (13.593 - 1.737) )/ 2 )
=3.016/( ( 11.232 + 11.856 )/ 2 )
=3.016/11.544
=26.13 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 26.13% mean?
United-Guardian (UG) has a ROCE % of 26.13% as of Jun. 2026.
Is United-Guardian's ROCE % too high?
United-Guardian's current ROCE % is 26.13%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 9.07. United-Guardian's value of 26.13% is 188.1% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to GROV and RAY?
United-Guardian's ROCE % of 26.13% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.07. United-Guardian's value of 26.13% is 188.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,947 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United-Guardian's current ROCE % of 26.13% is 188.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United-Guardian's current ROCE % is 26.13%. 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 ROCE % is 26.13% and 188.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United-Guardian (UG), the current ROCE % is 26.13% 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:

  • ROCE %: 26.13%
  • GF Value™: $8.03 vs. price of $7.12 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 188.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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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