Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Universal Security Instruments Inc stock (UUU) is currently trading at $5.92. Universal Security Instruments Inc PE ratio is 3.58. Universal Security Instruments Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.52. WallStSmart rates UUU as Sell.
- UUU PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- UUU PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- UUU intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- UUU stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- UUU fair value vs current price
- UUU insider transactions and insider buying
- Is UUU undervalued or overvalued?
- Universal Security Instruments Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- UUU Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- UUU analyst price target and Smart Rating
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UUU Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU)
UUU trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $8.09, offering a 45% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around market cap and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) Key Strengths (2)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $48 in profit
Paying $1.52 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) Areas to Watch (7)
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -16.80%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -72.90%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 7.2x book value
Very low institutional interest at 9.40%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 32/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.52) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 47.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (7.24) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -16.80%, EPS Growth at -72.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at -13.90%, Profit Margin at 12.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 47.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -16.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
UUU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
UUU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.52x trades 81% above its historical average of 0.84x (89th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 45% below its historical high of 2.75x set in Mar 2007, and 793% above its historical low of 0.17x in Dec 2018. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) · INDUSTRIALS › BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
The Big Picture
Universal Security Instruments Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 23M with 17% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 4790.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Revenue contracted 17% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -3M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Universal Security Instruments Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Universal Security Instruments Inc.
Bottom Line
Universal Security Instruments Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(31 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +2,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +10,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +10,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +15,200 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +5,700 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +1,400 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +21,792 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +5,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +10,060 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +2,106 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +970 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +2,231 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +8,281 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +6,025 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director | Buy | +205,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director | Buy | +95,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director | Buy | +3,360 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
AULT, MILTON C III Director | Buy | +700 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Universal Security Instruments Inc(UUU)
NYSE MKT
INDUSTRIALS
BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
USA
Universal Security Instruments, Inc., together with its subsidiary, designs, markets and distributes security and protection products for use in homes and businesses in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.