Valuation check: UG's profit margin is 21.61%, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%.
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United-Guardian's profit margin stands at 21.61% as of March 2026. That compares with 25.3% in the prior-year period — down 14.6% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
United-Guardian reported 21.61% in profit margin versus 25.3% a year earlier — a 14.6% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
United-Guardian sits higher the Consumer Discretionary benchmark (10.39%) with a profit margin of 21.61%. That is roughly 108.0% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 21.61% for United-Guardian means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how United-Guardian's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places UG next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.