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Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/01/2025: UUU (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $0
1 Year Target Price $0
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 25.58% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.64M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.14 | 52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 3.20 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 3.20 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.55 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) -15.73% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.97% | Return on Equity (TTM) -26.63% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 8132045 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.3 |
Enterprise Value 8132045 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.3 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.71 | Shares Outstanding 2312890 | Shares Floating 1704528 |
Shares Outstanding 2312890 | Shares Floating 1704528 | ||
Percent Insiders 21.06 | Percent Institutions 12.48 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Universal Security Instruments Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU) was founded in 1969. It designs, manufactures, and markets a range of safety products. The company has evolved from focusing on general electronics to specializing in safety and security solutions for residential and commercial use.
Core Business Areas
- Smoke Alarms: Offers a variety of smoke alarms, including ionization, photoelectric, and combination detectors.
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Manufactures carbon monoxide alarms to detect dangerous CO levels.
- Combination Smoke/CO Alarms: Provides combination alarms that detect both smoke and carbon monoxide.
- Other Safety Products: Includes fire extinguishers, security lights, and other safety devices.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team comprises executives in operations, finance, and marketing. The organizational structure is typical of a small publicly traded company, with a board of directors overseeing management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms are a core product, encompassing both battery-operated and hardwired models. Competitors include Resideo Technologies (HON), Kidde (Carrier Global), and First Alert. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly due to the fragmented nature of the market. Revenue from this product is the largest segment for UUU.
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms: CO alarms are another significant product line. Competitors are Resideo Technologies (HON), Kidde (Carrier Global), and First Alert. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly due to the fragmented nature of the market. Revenue from this product is significant but smaller than smoke alarms.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The safety and security products industry is driven by building codes, safety regulations, and consumer awareness of safety risks. Growth is generally stable, with occasional surges driven by new regulations or product innovations.
Positioning
Universal Security Instruments Inc. competes primarily on price and distribution through retail channels. Its competitive advantages include established brand recognition and a broad product line. It has positioned itself to serve the value-conscious consumer.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global fire safety equipment market is projected to reach values exceeding $50 billion. UUU captures a very small portion of the TAM, positioned towards the cost-conscious segment.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand recognition
- Broad product line
- Competitive pricing
- Distribution through major retail channels
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- Limited R&D spending compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on retail channels
- Relatively undifferentiated product offerings
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of smart home safety products
- Partnerships with home builders and security companies
- Increased consumer awareness of safety risks
Threats
- Competition from larger, better-funded companies
- Changes in building codes and safety regulations
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
- Product liability lawsuits
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HON
- CARR
- BRK.A
Competitive Landscape
Universal Security Instruments Inc. faces stiff competition from larger, better-funded competitors. Its primary advantage is its focus on value-priced products.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Examine historical revenue growth and profitability trends. Growth rate varies based on economic conditions and market dynamics.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on market conditions and UUU's ability to adapt and innovate.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on new product introductions and channel expansion as growth initiatives.
Summary
Universal Security Instruments Inc. is a small player in a competitive market, holding a very small percentage. While the company has brand recognition and a wide variety of products, it is not very well positioned to compete with larger firms. To increase market share UUU will have to develop new products and increase channels for sales. It needs to watch for the evolution of building codes and consumer safety awareness which may increase the cost to doing business.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Universal Security Instruments Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Owings Mills, MD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Harvey B. Grossblatt | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Security & Protection Services | Full time employees 11 | |
Full time employees 11 | |||
Universal Safety Products, Inc., together with its subsidiary, engages in the marketing and distribution of safety and security products in the United States. The company offers a line of safety alarms units, including replaceable batteries, sealed batteries, and battery backup alarms; and smoke alarms, which include hearing impaired and heat alarms, as well as carbon monoxide alarms, door chimes, ventilation products, ground fault circuit interrupters, and other electrical devices under the UNIVERSAL and USI Electric trade names. It provides its products to wholesale distributors; chain, discount, television retailers; home center stores; catalog and mail order companies; electrical and lighting distributors, and manufactured housing companies; and other distributors. It also sells its products through independent sales organizations and sales representatives, as well as through its own sales catalogs and brochures, and website. The company was formerly known as Universal Security Instruments, Inc. and changed its name to Universal Safety Products, Inc in April 2025. Universal Safety Products, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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