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UNIVERSE PHARMACEUTICALS INC (UPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:UPC - Nasdaq - KYG9442G1385 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

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Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to UPC. UPC was compared to 193 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. The financial health of UPC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. UPC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UPC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UPC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UPC reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years UPC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
UPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M

1.2 Ratios

UPC has a Return On Assets of 1.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UPC outperforms 82.90% of its industry peers.
UPC has a Return On Equity of 1.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UPC outperforms 83.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE 1.97%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-14.43%
ROA(5y)-0.18%
ROE(3y)-20.51%
ROE(5y)-1.19%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
UPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

1.3 Margins

UPC's Profit Margin of 5.65% is amongst the best of the industry. UPC outperforms 84.46% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of UPC (30.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 30.41%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-20.65%
GM growth 5Y-8.51%
UPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UPC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, UPC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UPC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
UPC Yearly Shares OutstandingUPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50K 100K 150K 200K
UPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.36, we must say that UPC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
UPC has a Altman-Z score (0.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that UPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
UPC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.36
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.04%
UPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

UPC has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that UPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
UPC's Current ratio of 2.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UPC outperforms 49.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.62 indicates that UPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
UPC has a Quick ratio (2.62) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 2.62
UPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UPC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 106.13%, which is quite impressive.
UPC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -27.81%.
UPC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%99.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.08%
Sales Q2Q%-28.96%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
UPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

UPC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 0.02.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.02
Fwd PE N/A
UPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
UPC Per share dataUPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for UPC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

UNIVERSE PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:UPC (8/18/2025, 3:28:06 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-11 2022-02-11/dmh
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners0.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.97M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %5.41%
Short Ratio0.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.02
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.04
P/tB 0.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)191.57
EY5442.33%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-21.51
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-20.76
OCFYN/A
SpS34.45
BVpS98.54
TBVpS98.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE 1.97%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 30.41%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-14.43%
ROA(5y)-0.18%
ROE(3y)-20.51%
ROE(5y)-1.19%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-20.65%
GM growth 5Y-8.51%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 82.09%
Cap/Sales 2.15%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 2.62
Altman-Z 0.36
F-Score5
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)30.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%99.56%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.08%
Sales Q2Q%-28.96%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.87%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-352.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-342.11%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A