(UUU) Universal Security - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE MKT • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9138213023
UUU: Alarms, Detectors, Chimes, Ventilation, Interrupters, Electrical, Devices
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UUU) is a U.S.-based company specializing in the design, marketing, and distribution of safety and security products. Since its incorporation in 1969, the company has established itself as a key player in the electronic equipment and instruments industry, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for home and personal safety. Its product portfolio includes a wide range of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, heat alarms, and door chimes, all designed to meet stringent safety standards and customer needs. The company operates under the UNIVERSAL and USI Electric brands, ensuring a strong market presence and brand recognition.
The company’s distribution network is extensive, catering to a diverse customer base that includes wholesale distributors, retail chains, home improvement stores, and catalog companies. In addition to traditional sales channels, Universal Security Instruments leverages independent sales organizations and its own digital platform to ensure broad market reach. This multi-channel approach has allowed the company to maintain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland, the company continues to prioritize innovation and customer satisfaction, ensuring its products remain relevant and effective in safeguarding lives and property.
Over the next three months, Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU) is expected to experience a neutral to slightly bearish outlook based on current technical and fundamental analysis. The stock is currently trading at $1.79, below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages of $1.97 and $2.16, respectively, but above its 200-day moving average of $1.73. This indicates potential short-term weakness but longer-term stability. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.08 suggests low volatility, with price movements expected to remain constrained within a narrow range.
From a fundamental perspective, the company’s market capitalization of $4.88 million and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.18 indicate undervaluation relative to its peers. However, the negative return on equity (RoE) of -30.73% raises concerns about profitability and operational efficiency. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.96 suggests the stock is trading near its book value, offering a potential buying opportunity for value investors. Overall, the stock is likely to trade in a range of $1.65 to $2.10 over the next three months, with key support at $1.65 and resistance at $2.10. The outlook remains cautious, with any upside potential hinging on improved earnings and operational performance.
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UUU Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 5m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Security & Protection Services |
GiC Sub-Industry | Electronic Equipment & Instruments |
IPO / Inception | 1995-08-18 |
UUU Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 30.4% |
Fundamental | -7.26% |
Dividend | 0.0% |
Rel. Strength | 18.7 |
Analysts | - |
Fair Price Momentum | 1.44 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 6.04 USD |
UUU Dividends
No Dividends PaidUUU Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -94.9% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 54% |
Growth Correlation 5y | -39.9% |
CAGR 5y | 34.64% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.06 |
Alpha | 6.45 |
Beta | 0.752 |
Volatility | 55.67% |
Current Volume | 5k |
Average Volume 20d | 4.8k |
As of April 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1.77 with a total of 4,973 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.56%, over one month by +2.02%, over three months by -24.36% and over the past year by +6.34%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Universal Security is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -7.26 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of UUU as of April 2025 is 1.44. This means that UUU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -18.64%.
Universal Security has no consensus analysts rating.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, UUU Universal Security will be worth about 1.6 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 1.77. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -10.17%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 1.6 | -10.2% |