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Universal Safety Products (UUU)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $4.35 | Market Cap: $10.1 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Building Products

Universal Safety Products (UUU)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $4.35
Market Cap: $10.1 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Building Products

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 39%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 35%, FCF Yield is 41%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -9.6%
Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 132%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -54%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -17%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%
  High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 114%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 39%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 35%, FCF Yield is 41%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -54%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -9.6%
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 132%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -17%
7 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 114%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

UUU Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Universal Safety Products (UUU) experienced significant volatility and overall growth for the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, with several key factors contributing to its 54.7% stock movement: **1. Breakthrough Safety Technology and Strong Q1 2025 Earnings.** The stock surged significantly on September 2, 2025, when Universal Safety Products announced the unveiling of breakthrough safety technology and reported robust first-quarter 2025 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78, a considerable improvement from a loss of $0.19 per share in the prior year. This news fueled a 61.97% increase in the stock price.

**2. Declaration of Special Cash Dividend and Subsequent Ex-Dividend Drop.** On September 2, 2025, the company declared a substantial one-time special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, which was payable on September 25, 2025. This dividend, a result of a prior asset sale, led to an anticipated 33.02% plummet in the stock price on September 26, 2025, as it traded ex-dividend.

**3. Positive Fiscal Year 2025 and Q4 2025 Financial Results.** Although announced just before the requested period on July 28, 2025, the company's strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and its fourth quarter significantly influenced investor sentiment in the subsequent months. Universal Safety Products reported a return to profitability and a 20.7% increase in sales for FY2025, alongside a 40.0% sales increase for Q4 2025.

**4. Strategic Asset Sale to Feit Electric Company.** The successful sale of its smoke and carbon monoxide alarm business to Feit Electric Company on May 22, 2025, provided the capital necessary for the special dividend and marked a strategic pivot for the company. This move streamlined operations and generated cash, positively impacting investor perception.

**5. Q3 2025 Earnings Report Showing a Net Loss.** On September 30, 2025, Universal Safety Products reported a net loss of approximately $999.8 thousand for Q3 2025. This negative earnings report likely tempered some of the positive momentum experienced earlier in the period, contributing to fluctuations in the stock's overall movement.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
UUU Return708%-32%-40%-18%43%111%708%
Peers Return27%28%-35%39%25%32%140%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
UUU Win Rate67%33%42%50%42%60% 
Peers Win Rate64%70%32%50%67%54% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
UUU Max Drawdown-47%-37%-44%-29%-32%-29% 
Peers Max Drawdown-28%-13%-51%-6%-20%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GDC, TT, JCI, CARR, LII. See UUU Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventUUUS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-87.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven670.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-61.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven160.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven84 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-86.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven645.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven405 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-93.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1405.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1480 days

Compare to GDC, TT, JCI, CARR, LII


In The Past

Universal Safety Products's stock fell -87.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/10/2021. A -87.0% loss requires a 670.8% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
9.5%9.5%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.2%3.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
7.5%7.5%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.8%2.8%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
0.0%0.0%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
9.5%9.5%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.2%3.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
7.5%7.5%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.8%2.8%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
0.0%0.0%0.0%

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Financials

UUUGDCTTJCICARRLIIMedian
NameUniversa.GD Cultu.Trane Te.Johnson .Carrier .Lennox I. 
Mkt Price4.304.30409.07114.2254.62500.0184.42
Mkt Cap0.00.191.174.946.417.632.0
Rev LTM23021,05123,40222,0585,34513,198
Op Inc LTM0-83,9562,8982,2321,0621,647
FCF LTM3-42,5332,8681,127534831
FCF 3Y Avg1-82,4312,0141,4815431,012
CFO LTM3-42,9363,3671,6056841,145
CFO 3Y Avg1-72,7772,4481,9227221,322

Growth & Margins

UUUGDCTTJCICARRLIIMedian
NameUniversa.GD Cultu.Trane Te.Johnson .Carrier .Lennox I. 
Rev Chg LTM30.8%100.0%8.6%22.2%1.9%3.8%15.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.0%-10.8%-0.9%3.3%5.2%5.2%
Rev Chg Q-16.8%-5.5%2.6%-6.8%-4.8%-4.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-3.3%-1.5%0.7%-1.8%-1.3%-1.3%
Op Mgn LTM1.2%-18.8%12.4%10.1%19.9%12.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-0.2%-17.4%11.1%10.0%18.3%11.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.5%-0.4%-1.7%-0.8%0.3%-0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM12.7%-13.9%14.4%7.3%12.8%12.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.8%-14.4%11.3%9.6%14.0%11.3%
FCF/Rev LTM12.7%-12.0%12.3%5.1%10.0%12.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.8%-12.6%9.3%7.5%10.5%9.3%

Valuation

UUUGDCTTJCICARRLIIMedian
NameUniversa.GD Cultu.Trane Te.Johnson .Carrier .Lennox I. 
Mkt Cap0.00.191.174.946.417.632.0
P/S0.3-4.53.02.33.53.0
P/EBIT26.3-6.524.027.117.217.420.7
P/E2.6-6.632.031.012.722.117.4
P/CFO2.4-13.332.020.631.627.223.9
Total Yield39.0%-15.2%4.0%4.6%9.3%5.0%4.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.9%1.4%1.5%0.4%0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg20.4%-68.1%3.4%3.7%2.9%3.0%3.2%
D/E0.00.00.00.10.20.10.1
Net D/E-0.50.00.00.10.20.10.1

Returns

UUUGDCTTJCICARRLIIMedian
NameUniversa.GD Cultu.Trane Te.Johnson .Carrier .Lennox I. 
1M Rtn-6.9%4.1%-8.3%0.9%-5.6%1.2%-2.3%
3M Rtn-20.8%6.4%0.4%8.8%-12.2%-8.0%-3.8%
6M Rtn74.6%59.9%-5.0%12.4%-23.0%-10.5%3.7%
12M Rtn132.1%103.8%0.1%40.8%-26.8%-24.0%20.4%
3Y Rtn69.2%59.3%136.2%78.6%27.5%94.2%73.9%
1M Excs Rtn-6.9%4.1%-8.3%1.0%-5.6%1.3%-2.3%
3M Excs Rtn-35.3%5.2%-6.1%1.7%-19.1%-16.1%-11.1%
6M Excs Rtn59.9%45.1%-19.7%-2.3%-37.7%-25.2%-11.0%
12M Excs Rtn119.6%51.2%-14.4%24.9%-42.0%-37.9%5.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-9.6%-6.8%70.5%12.0%-41.3%25.9%2.6%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity58,635
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-13.9%
Average Daily Volume33,368
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.76
Basic Shares Quantity2,312,887
Short % of Basic Shares2.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025819202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025729202510-K 3/31/2025
12312024214202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241119202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024819202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024712202410-K 3/31/2024
12312023220202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231120202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023821202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023714202310-K 3/31/2023
12312022216202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221121202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022817202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022714202210-K 3/31/2022
12312021216202210-Q 12/31/2021
93020211119202110-Q 9/30/2021