Science Group (LON:SAG) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Science Group plc (LON:SAG)’s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 569.82 and traded as high as GBX 576. Science Group shares last traded at GBX 570.35, with a volume of 18,182 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Peel Hunt restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 755 price target on shares of Science Group in a report on Monday, July 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 755.

Science Group Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 2.27, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.61. The business’s 50 day moving average is GBX 578.56 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 570.04. The stock has a market capitalization of £230.41 million, a PE ratio of 17.03 and a beta of 0.36.

Science Group (LON:SAG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 27th. The company reported GBX 20.40 earnings per share for the quarter. Science Group had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 14.83%. On average, equities research analysts predict that Science Group plc will post 27.3000005 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Science Group Company Profile

Science Group plc, a science, engineering, and technology business company, provides consultancy services in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Services Operating Business, Product Operating Business, and Freehold Properties. It offers advisory and product/technology development, scientific and regulatory advice, and registration and compliance services. It serves medical, defence and aerospace, food and beverage, consumer, industrial, chemical, and energy sectors.