SGS (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) Raised to Strong-Buy at Kepler Capital Markets

SGS (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) was upgraded by stock analysts at Kepler Capital Markets to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

SGSOY has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of SGS in a report on Monday, April 27th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of SGS in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised SGS from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

SGS Price Performance

OTCMKTS:SGSOY opened at $11.00 on Monday. SGS has a 1-year low of $9.80 and a 1-year high of $12.76. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $10.91 and its 200 day moving average price is $11.38. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.52.

About SGS

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.