Johnson Matthey PLC (OTCMKTS:JMPLY) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Johnson Matthey PLC (OTCMKTS:JMPLY) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, one has assigned a buy recommendation and two have given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

JMPLY has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Berenberg Bank raised shares of Johnson Matthey from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson Matthey in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st.

Johnson Matthey Price Performance

Johnson Matthey stock opened at $51.08 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $59.40 and its 200-day moving average is $56.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a current ratio of 1.65. Johnson Matthey has a 12 month low of $29.01 and a 12 month high of $65.70.

About Johnson Matthey

Johnson Matthey plc is a UK-based specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company with a history dating back to 1817. As a public limited company headquartered in London, it has built a global reputation for expertise in platinum group metals (PGMs) and advanced catalytic materials. The company has evolved from its origins in precious metals refining into diversified segments focused on environmental and energy solutions.

The company’s principal business activities encompass the development and manufacture of emission control catalysts for the automotive and industrial sectors, alongside process technologies for chemical production and refining.