SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) have earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have given a hold recommendation, one has given a buy recommendation and three have given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of SGS from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of SGS in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of SGS in a report on Tuesday, February 17th.

SGS Stock Up 0.6%

SGSOY stock opened at $10.84 on Friday. SGS has a 12 month low of $9.80 and a 12 month 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. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $10.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $11.39.

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.