SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the seven brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have given a hold recommendation, one has assigned a buy recommendation and three have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley cut SGS from an “equal weight” rating to a “cautious” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of SGS in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th.

SGS Trading Down 0.3%

SGSOY stock traded down $0.03 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $10.52. The company had a trading volume of 16,516 shares, compared to its average volume of 100,183. The company has a 50 day moving average of $11.84 and a two-hundred day moving average of $11.33. SGS has a 1 year low of $8.42 and a 1 year high of $12.76. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.52.

SGS Company Profile

SGS SA is a Switzerland-based multinational company that provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Established in the late 19th century, SGS has grown into a global provider of conformity assessment services that help businesses manage risk, ensure quality and meet regulatory requirements across product lifecycles and supply chains. The company’s services are designed to verify that products, systems and processes meet specified standards and customer expectations.

Core activities include laboratory testing, on-site inspections, certification of management systems and product conformity, supply chain audits and technical verification.