The stock of Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) has seen a 17.98% increase in the past week, with a -13.40% drop in the past month, and a -79.09% decrease in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 25.92%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 28.02% for UPC. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 16.92% for UPC’s stock, with a -99.20% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (NASDAQ: UPC) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for UPC is at 1.55.
The public float for UPC is 0.21M, and currently, shorts hold a 3.51% of that float. The average trading volume for UPC on April 28, 2025 was 423.30K shares.
UPC) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (NASDAQ: UPC) has increased by 10.53 when compared to last closing price of 3.80.Despite this, the company has seen a gain of 17.98% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2025-03-20 that Jiangxi, China, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (NASDAQ: UPC) (“Universe Pharmaceuticals” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical producer and distributor in China, today announced that the Company plans to effect a share consolidation of 40 ordinary shares with par value of US$0.28125 per share each in the Company’s issued and unissued share capital into one (1) ordinary share with par value of US$11.25 (the “Share Consolidation”). As a result of the Share Consolidation, each 40 pre-consolidation ordinary shares outstanding will automatically combine and convert to one issued and outstanding ordinary share without any action on the part of the shareholders.
UPC Trading at -7.71% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought UPC to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -99.84% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 28.02%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 25.92%, as shares sank -21.64% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -43.09% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, UPC rose by +17.98%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -99.82% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $3.59. In addition, Universe Pharmaceuticals INC saw -82.79% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for UPC
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.11 for the present operating margin
- 0.32 for the gross margin
The net margin for Universe Pharmaceuticals INC stands at -0.19. The total capital return value is set at -0.09. Equity return is now at value -50.22, with -30.97 for asset returns.
Based on Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC), the company’s capital structure generated 0.12 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.2. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.14. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -22.49.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -3.22 million with net debt to EBITDA at -0.06. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.03. The receivables turnover for the company is 3.01for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.61. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.63.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
