Smiths Group (OTCMKTS:SMGZY) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Should You Buy?

Smiths Group PLC (OTCMKTS:SMGZY) shares saw strong trading volume on Friday . Approximately 11,131 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 22% from the previous session’s volume of 14,273 shares.The stock last traded at $32.58 and had previously closed at $33.42.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Zacks Research raised shares of Smiths Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Smiths Group Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 2.18 and a quick ratio of 1.56. The company’s 50-day moving average is $33.07 and its 200 day moving average is $31.98.

Smiths Group Company Profile

Smiths Group plc operates as a technology company in Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through four divisions: John Crane, Smiths Detection, Flex-Tek, and Smiths Interconnect. The John Crane division offers mechanical seals, seal support systems, power transmission couplings, and specialized filtration systems.