United-Guardian (UG) ROIC: History & Chart

Name: United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) — historical time series
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United-Guardian, Inc.(UG)

Household & Personal Products · Hauppauge, NY

$7.18+0.18 (+2.57%)

Delayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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About United-Guardian, Inc.

United-Guardian, Inc., operating both domestically and globally, specializes in the development, production, and distribution of a diverse range of cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical solutions, medical-grade lubricants, and proprietary industrial chemicals. Its extensive cosmetic ingredients catalog includes the LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations, featuring variants such as LUBRAJEL NATURAL (derived from natural sources), LUBRAJEL MARINE, and LUBRASIL II SB (a silicone-infused LUBRAJEL formulation). Other key offerings in this category are LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant suitable for pressed powders, eyeliners, blushes, and industrial uses; KLENSOFT, a surfactant for shampoos, shower gels, and makeup removers; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, and cleansers. For medical applications, United-Guardian provides lubricants like LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based gels specifically designed for urinary catheters. LUBRAJEL MG serves to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices. The company also offers LUBRAJEL LC and LUBRAJEL FA, specialized LUBRAJEL formulations tailored for oral care, alongside LUBRAJEL FLUID for lubricating various water-soluble products. The pharmaceutical portfolio features RENACIDIN, a prescription medication for preventing and dissolving calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder. Also included is CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial agent effective against infections in the urinary bladder, localized peritoneal infections, and infections affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and sinuses. Industrial products comprise DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent vital for detergent manufacturing, and THOROCLENS, a powerful chlorine-based industrial cleaning solution. The firm also dedicates resources to research and development, primarily focusing on advancing cosmetic ingredients. Products are brought to market through a robust network of marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. Established in 1942, United-Guardian maintains its headquarters in Hauppauge, New York.

Hauppauge, NY

24 employees

www.u-g.com

Consumer Defensive / Household & Personal Products

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Household & Personal Products
CEO: Donna Vigilante

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UG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

15.68%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM

16.46%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y

20.26%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y

26.46%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y

27.92%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y

28.31%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y

26.42%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-4.73%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-22.61%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-40.73%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-43.85%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-44.62%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-40.66%

SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

5.33%

median of 153 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

+194.17%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)	TTM	3Y	5Y
United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)	$32.99M	15.68%	16.46%	20.26%	26.46%
VenHub Global, Inc. Common Stock (VHUB)vs ›	$37.51M	-1431.90%	-2363.24%	-2363.24%	-2363.24%
Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs ›	$26.40M	-244.75%	-90.02%	-50.96%	-41.92%
RYTHM, Inc. (RYM)vs ›	$43.07M	-12.83%	-25.46%	-222.20%	-181.12%
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA)vs ›	$22.78M	15.82%	6.17%	-1.42%	-0.88%
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN)vs ›	$46.60M	3.38%	1.60%	0.67%	1.42%
Sow Good Inc. (SOWG)vs ›	$47.28M	N/A	-4.85%	-49.38%	-44.79%
Air Water Ventures Limited (WATR)vs ›	$48.30M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Epsium Enterprise Limited Ordinary Shares (EPSM)vs ›	$16.51M	-11.93%	-4.25%	15.51%	22.40%
Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited (DSY)vs ›	$16.44M	-46.17%	-215.48%	-134.43%	-134.43%

NAME

MARKET CAP

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

TTM

United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)

$32.99M

15.68%

16.46%

20.26%

26.46%

VenHub Global, Inc. Common Stock (VHUB)vs ›

$37.51M

-1431.90%

-2363.24%

Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs ›

$26.40M

-244.75%

-90.02%

-50.96%

-41.92%

RYTHM, Inc. (RYM)vs ›

$43.07M

-12.83%

-25.46%

-222.20%

-181.12%

Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA)vs ›

$22.78M

15.82%

6.17%

-1.42%

-0.88%

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN)vs ›

$46.60M

3.38%

1.60%

0.67%

1.42%

Sow Good Inc. (SOWG)vs ›

$47.28M

N/A

-4.85%

-49.38%

-44.79%

Air Water Ventures Limited (WATR)vs ›

$48.30M

N/A

Epsium Enterprise Limited Ordinary Shares (EPSM)vs ›

$16.51M

-11.93%

-4.25%

15.51%

22.40%

Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited (DSY)vs ›

$16.44M

-46.17%

-215.48%

-134.43%

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition

ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital, where NOPAT = Operating Income × (1 − effective tax rate) and Invested Capital = Total Assets − (Current Liabilities − Short-Term Debt)

Return on invested capital measures the after-tax operating return a company earns on the capital invested in the business. TGMCharts computes it from reported statements: trailing-twelve-month operating income after tax, over invested capital at the latest balance sheet — total assets less the non-interest-bearing current liabilities (payables, accruals, deferred revenue) that fund them; short-term debt stays in the capital base. The tax rate is the period's own effective rate (income tax ÷ pretax income), capped at 45%; when pretax income is zero or negative, or the tax line is a net benefit, no tax is deducted — the operating figure is shown untaxed rather than adjusted by an assumed rate. Not shown for banks, insurers or funds.

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ

What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)?

The return on invested capital (ROIC) for UG stock is 15.68%.

Is United-Guardian, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?

The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.68% is 41% below its 5-year average of 26.46%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.61%–45.35%).

What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)?

The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UG stock is 16.46%.

What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)?

The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UG stock is 20.26%.

What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)?

The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UG stock is 26.46%.

What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)?

The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UG stock is 27.92%.

What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)?

The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UG stock is 28.31%.

What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for United-Guardian, Inc. (UG)?

The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for UG stock is 26.42%.

DATE	RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
2026-06-30	15.68%
2026-03-31	16.13%
2025-12-31	15.62%
2025-09-30	15.61%
2025-06-30	19.25%
2025-03-31	23.58%
2024-12-31	24.28%
2024-09-30	27.02%
2024-06-30	23.93%
2024-03-31	21.70%
2023-12-31	19.96%
2023-09-30	20.25%
2023-06-30	20.34%
2023-03-31	26.76%
2022-12-31	34.68%
2022-09-30	37.66%
2022-06-30	43.60%
2022-03-31	40.95%
2021-12-31	45.35%
2021-09-30	32.08%
2021-06-30	31.11%
2021-03-31	26.02%
2020-12-31	27.49%
2020-09-30	32.42%
2020-06-30	38.74%
2020-03-31	36.78%
2019-12-31	38.66%
2019-09-30	30.80%
2019-06-30	35.69%
2019-03-31	34.53%
2018-12-31	39.75%
2018-09-30	36.22%
2018-06-30	38.63%
2018-03-31	33.34%
2017-12-31	31.72%
2017-09-30	22.21%
2017-06-30	22.92%
2017-03-31	16.94%
2016-12-31	16.82%
2016-09-30	13.24%
2016-06-30	16.33%
2016-03-31	22.42%
2015-12-31	29.77%
2015-09-30	32.28%
2015-06-30	29.43%
2015-03-31	24.16%
2014-12-31	25.83%
2014-09-30	27.04%
2014-06-30	32.21%
2014-03-31	31.33%
2013-12-31	34.66%
2013-09-30	28.72%
2013-06-30	31.87%
2013-03-31	30.09%
2012-12-31	32.64%
2012-09-30	26.66%
2012-06-30	28.76%
2012-03-31	27.54%
2011-12-31	29.70%
2011-09-30	26.77%
2011-06-30	30.37%
2011-03-31	25.11%
2010-12-31	26.71%
2010-09-30	25.71%
2010-06-30	27.08%
2010-03-31	20.98%
2009-12-31	22.86%
2009-09-30	20.36%
2009-06-30	20.81%
2009-03-31	19.94%
2008-12-31	19.23%
2008-09-30	18.41%
2008-06-30	18.50%
2008-03-31	17.44%
2007-12-31	20.70%
2007-09-30	20.29%
2007-06-30	20.89%
2007-03-31	19.62%
2006-12-31	17.62%
2006-09-30	14.77%
2006-06-30	16.29%
2006-03-31	15.37%
2005-12-31	18.48%
2005-09-30	17.95%
2005-06-30	18.51%
2005-03-31	18.39%
2004-12-31	17.94%
2004-09-30	18.91%
2004-06-30	17.08%
2004-03-31	17.63%
2003-12-31	18.70%
2003-09-30	17.28%
2003-06-30	15.78%

DATE

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

2026-06-30

15.68%

2026-03-31

16.13%

2025-12-31

15.62%

2025-09-30

15.61%

2025-06-30

19.25%

2025-03-31

23.58%

2024-12-31

24.28%

2024-09-30

27.02%

2024-06-30

23.93%

2024-03-31

21.70%

2023-12-31

19.96%

2023-09-30

20.25%

2023-06-30

20.34%

2023-03-31

26.76%

2022-12-31

34.68%

2022-09-30

37.66%

2022-06-30

43.60%

2022-03-31

40.95%

2021-12-31

45.35%

2021-09-30

32.08%

2021-06-30

31.11%

2021-03-31

26.02%

2020-12-31

27.49%

2020-09-30

32.42%

2020-06-30

38.74%

2020-03-31

36.78%

2019-12-31

38.66%

2019-09-30

30.80%

2019-06-30

35.69%

2019-03-31

34.53%

2018-12-31

39.75%

2018-09-30

36.22%

2018-06-30

38.63%

2018-03-31

33.34%

2017-12-31

31.72%

2017-09-30

22.21%

2017-06-30

22.92%

2017-03-31

16.94%

2016-12-31

16.82%

2016-09-30

13.24%

2016-06-30

16.33%

2016-03-31

22.42%

2015-12-31

29.77%

2015-09-30

32.28%

2015-06-30

29.43%

2015-03-31

24.16%

2014-12-31

25.83%

2014-09-30

27.04%

2014-06-30

32.21%

2014-03-31

31.33%

2013-12-31

34.66%

2013-09-30

28.72%

2013-06-30

31.87%

2013-03-31

30.09%

2012-12-31

32.64%

2012-09-30

26.66%

2012-06-30

28.76%

2012-03-31

27.54%

2011-12-31

29.70%

2011-09-30

26.77%

2011-06-30

30.37%

2011-03-31

25.11%

2010-12-31

26.71%

2010-09-30

25.71%

2010-06-30

27.08%

2010-03-31

20.98%

2009-12-31

22.86%

2009-09-30

20.36%

2009-06-30

20.81%

2009-03-31

19.94%

2008-12-31

19.23%

2008-09-30

18.41%

2008-06-30

18.50%

2008-03-31

17.44%

2007-12-31

20.70%

2007-09-30

20.29%

2007-06-30

20.89%

2007-03-31

19.62%

2006-12-31

17.62%

2006-09-30

14.77%

2006-06-30

16.29%

2006-03-31

15.37%

2005-12-31

18.48%

2005-09-30

17.95%

2005-06-30

18.51%

2005-03-31

18.39%

2004-12-31

17.94%

2004-09-30

18.91%

2004-06-30

17.08%

2004-03-31

17.63%

2003-12-31

18.70%

2003-09-30

17.28%

2003-06-30

15.78%

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 15.68%

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