Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) Fair Value 2026

UPC · Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

1.8 /10

32 fundamental signals · 1 models active

Value Trap Risk

DANGER (100/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) trades at $4.90. QOC: 1.8/10. Value Trap Risk: 100/100 (DANGER). 1/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
UPC
Price
$4.90
Quality Score
1.8/10
Value Trap Risk
100/100
Models Active
1/13
Last Updated
Strength: PWERM suggests +17.1% upside with 12% confidence
Risk: Value Trap score of 100 suggests caution despite apparent undervaluation

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give UPC?

1 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($4.90)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Option-Based · Low Conviction
$5.74 +17.1%

All Models Active

All 1 models are displayed above.

What Is Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $5.74. At a current market price of $4.90, 1 of 1 active valuation models identify upside potential, projecting a median implied return of +17.1%.

What Do the Models Say About UPC?

1 of 13 models are currently active for UPC. All 1 active models suggest the stock trades below fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does UPC Rank in Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic?

Among 112 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic stocks, UPC ranks #110 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 1.8/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 1.8 signals below-average fundamentals.

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The Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic sector introduces analytical considerations specific to healthcare company businesses. For Universe Pharmaceuticals INC, metrics like clinical trial success rate provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is UPC a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns UPC a score of 100/100 (DANGER). This is a high-risk signal. Deteriorating fundamentals suggest the discount may be justified. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

1 of 13 models are active for Universe Pharmaceuticals INC. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Universe Pharmaceuticals INC earns a quality score of 1.8/10. This concerning rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency. However, our Value Trap algorithm flags elevated risk — suggesting that apparent cheapness may mask deteriorating fundamentals.

CirclFi runs 13 independent models for each stock. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every UPC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across UPC's 1 active models, average confidence is 12%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Where Does UPC Sit in CirclFi's Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic Rankings?

UPC is ranked against every other Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Universe Pharmaceuticals INC’s Valuation?

What is Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi does not yet have enough active models to publish a median fair value for Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC). The Quality of Company score is 1.8/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is UPC overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $4.90, 1 of 1 active models suggest UPC may be undervalued, while 0 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's business model in Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic.

What does a Quality of Company score of 1.8 mean for UPC?

Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's QOC of 1.8/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores below 5 flag potential fundamental weaknesses requiring careful analysis.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on UPC?

CirclFi analyzes UPC with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 1 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is UPC a value trap in 2026?

Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's Value Trap score is 100/100 (DANGER). This elevated score suggests the stock may look undervalued but faces deteriorating fundamentals — declining margins, rising debt, or shrinking revenue could make the apparent discount deceptive. Browse our ranked stock lists to compare value-trap scores across industries. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “CirclFi assigns Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) a Quality of Company score of 1.8/10 across 32 fundamental signals as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/UPC/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this UPC valuation
  • Financial statements: Universe Pharmaceuticals INC 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001809616) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for UPC as of ; valuations recomputed .