Industrials · Security & Protection Services
Price
$4.57
Market Cap
$10.6M
Employees
11
Beta
-0.12
Avg Volume
33,175
CEO
Harvey Grossblatt
Business Description
Universal Security Instruments, Inc., along with its subsidiary, specializes in the development, marketing, and distribution of essential safety and security solutions for both residential and commercial applications. The company's reach extends throughout the United States and internationally. Their comprehensive product range features various safety alarms, including models powered by replaceable or sealed batteries, as well as those with battery backup capabilities. This extensive selection also encompasses smoke alarms, with specialized units for the hearing impaired and heat detection, in addition to carbon monoxide detectors, door chimes, ventilation systems, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), and other electrical devices. These items are sold under the UNIVERSAL and USI Electric brand names. The firm's products are supplied through a wide network of distribution channels. These include wholesale partners; major retailers such as chain stores, discount outlets, and television retailers; home improvement centers; catalog and mail-order businesses; electrical and lighting suppliers; and companies specializing in manufactured housing, among other distributors. Additionally, the company facilitates sales through independent sales organizations, direct sales representatives, and its own promotional materials and online platform. Established in 1969, Universal Security Instruments, Inc. is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Business History
Price History (1 Year)
Revenue & Net Income Trend
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Revenue
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Net Income
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Operating Cash Flow
The real cash generated by the day-to-day business — selling products, paying suppliers, collecting from customers. Calculated from net income by adding back non-cash items and adjusting for timing (unpaid bills, unsold inventory). When OCF consistently lags net income, the reported profit may not be converting to real money.
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | Net Margin | YoY/QoQ |
|---|
Key Metrics
API Direct from provider
CALC Derived from statements
P/E Ratio (Price per dollar of earnings)
CALCStock Price / EPS (Diluted)
20.77
Stock Price: $4.57
EPS (Diluted): 0.22
EPS (Diluted): 0.22
P/B Ratio (Price vs net asset value)
APIStock Price / Book Value Per Share
0.80
Stock Price: $4.57
Total Equity: $5.16M
Shares: 2,312,887
Total Equity: $5.16M
Shares: 2,312,887
EV/EBITDA (Total value vs operating profit)
APIEnterprise Value / EBITDA
10.39
Market Cap: $10.57M
Total Debt: $2.10M
Cash: $348,074
EBITDA: $566,175
Total Debt: $2.10M
Cash: $348,074
EBITDA: $566,175
Enterprise Value (Takeover price (cap + debt - cash))
APIMarket Cap + Total Debt - Cash
$5.9M
Market Cap: $10.57M
Total Debt: $2.10M
Cash: $348,074
Total Debt: $2.10M
Cash: $348,074
Gross Margin (Revenue left after direct costs)
APIGross Profit / Revenue
29.0%
Gross Profit: $6.83M
Revenue: $23.56M
Revenue: $23.56M
Operating Margin (Revenue left after all operations)
APIOperating Income / Revenue
1.7%
Operating Income: $402,049
Revenue: $23.56M
Revenue: $23.56M
Net Margin (Revenue left as actual profit)
APINet Income / Revenue
2.1%
Net Income: $500,684
Revenue: $23.56M
Revenue: $23.56M
ROE (Profit from shareholder equity)
CALCNet Income / Total Equity
9.7%
Net Income: $500,684
Total Equity: $5.16M
Total Equity: $5.16M
ROIC (Profit from all invested capital)
CALCNOPAT / Invested Capital
20.8%
Operating Income: $402,049
Tax Rate: -258.4%
Equity: $5.16M
Total Debt: $2.10M
Cash: $348,074
Tax Rate: -258.4%
Equity: $5.16M
Total Debt: $2.10M
Cash: $348,074
Current Ratio (Can it pay short-term bills)
APICurrent Assets / Current Liabilities
2.11
Current Assets: $9.82M
Current Liabilities: $4.65M
Current Liabilities: $4.65M
Debt/Equity (Leverage — debt vs equity)
CALCTotal Debt / Total Equity
0.41
Short-Term Debt: $2.10M
Long-Term Debt: $0.00
Total Debt: $2.10M
Total Equity: $5.16M
Long-Term Debt: $0.00
Total Debt: $2.10M
Total Equity: $5.16M
Rev/Share (Top-line per share)
CALCRevenue / Shares Outstanding
$10.19
Revenue: $23.56M
Shares: 2,312,887
Shares: 2,312,887
Book Value/Share (Net assets per share)
CALC(Total Assets - Total Liabilities) / Shares
$2.23
Total Equity: $5.16M
Shares: 2,312,887
Shares: 2,312,887
FCF/Share (Real cash generated per share)
CALC(Operating Cash Flow + CapEx) / Shares
$-0.45
Operating CF: -$1.05M
CapEx: $0.00
Shares: 2,312,887
CapEx: $0.00
Shares: 2,312,887
Div Yield (Annual income from holding)
APILast Annual Dividend / Stock Price
0.0%
Last Dividend: N/A
Stock Price: $4.57
Stock Price: $4.57
Payout Ratio (Earnings paid out as dividends)
Dividends Paid / Net Income
—
Dividends Paid: N/A
Net Income: $500,684
Net Income: $500,684
Dividends paid not available in cash flow statement
Industry Benchmarks
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Company Classification
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1
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2
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3
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4a
DCF Valuation
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4b
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4c
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4e
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4f
Cash Flow Quality
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4g
Debt Maturity Risk
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4h
Macro Environment
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4i
Sector Intelligence
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4j
Revenue Confidence
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4k
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4l
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Income Statement (Annual)
Last updated: Jun 24, 2026 6:46am (3d ago)| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.5M | $19.5M | $22.2M | $19.5M | $23.6M |
| Cost of Revenue | $11.9M | $13.5M | $15.8M | $13.9M | $16.7M |
| Gross Profit | $5.6M | $6.0M | $6.3M | $5.6M | $6.8M |
| Operating Expenses | $5.5M | $6.0M | $5.4M | $6.2M | $6.4M |
| Operating Income | $133,784 | $69,690 | $972,574 | $-564,805 | $402,049 |
| Net Income | $268,343 | $-78,150 | $720,411 | $-695,790 | $500,684 |
| EBITDA | $300,055 | $248,506 | $1.1M | $-372,128 | $566,175 |
| EPS | $0.08 | $-0.10 | $0.31 | $-0.17 | $0.22 |
| EPS (Diluted) | — | — | — | — | — |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Last updated: Jun 24, 2026 6:46am (3d ago)| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $160,604 | $438,735 | $151,502 | $65,081 | $348,074 |
| Total Current Assets | $7.3M | $11.0M | $8.0M | $8.1M | $9.8M |
| Total Assets | $7.5M | $11.5M | $8.4M | $8.3M | $9.8M |
| Current Liabilities | $1.7M | $6.5M | $2.9M | $3.7M | $4.7M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.1M | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $2.8M | $6.9M | $3.0M | $3.7M | $4.7M |
| Total Equity | $4.7M | $4.6M | $5.4M | $4.7M | $5.2M |
| Retained Earnings | -$8.2M | -$8.3M | -$7.6M | -$8.2M | -$7.7M |
Cash Flow (Annual)
Last updated: Jun 24, 2026 6:46am (3d ago)| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.4M | -$1.9M | $1.5M | $604,076 | -$1.0M |
| Capital Expenditure | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4 | $0 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.4M | -$1.9M | $1.5M | $604,076 | -$1.0M |
| Acquisitions (net) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debt Repayment | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dividends Paid | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stock Buybacks | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Change in Cash | $66,810 | $278,131 | $-287,233 | $-86,421 | $282,993 |
Analyst Estimates (Annual)
Last updated: Jun 27, 2026 3:02am (6h ago)| Metric | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue |
$55.8M $55.8M – $55.8M
|
$62.3M $62.3M – $62.3M
|
$68.8M $68.8M – $68.8M
|
| EBITDA |
$959,987 $959,987 – $959,987
|
$1.1M $1.1M – $1.1M
|
$1.2M $1.2M – $1.2M
|
| Net Income |
$200,458 $200,458 – $200,458
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$131,071 $131,071 – $131,071
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$138,773 $138,773 – $138,773
|
| EPS | — | — | — |
Growth Trends (YoY %)
Last updated: Jun 24, 2026 6:46am (3d ago)| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | +11.6% | +13.4% | -12.0% | +20.7% |
| Gross Profit Growth | +7.0% | +5.3% | -11.8% | +22.0% |
| Operating Income Growth | -47.9% | +1,295.6% | -158.1% | +171.2% |
| Net Income Growth | -129.1% | +1,021.8% | -196.6% | +172.0% |
| EBITDA Growth | -17.2% | +357.1% | -132.8% | +252.1% |
Dividend History (Last 20)
Last updated: Jun 24, 2026 6:46am (3d ago)| Date | Dividend | Declaration | Record | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-26 | $1.00 | 2025-09-18 | ||
| 1978-06-14 | $0.05 | |||
| 1978-03-16 | $0.05 | |||
| 1977-12-16 | $0.05 | |||
| 1977-08-23 | $0.10 |
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