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

SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) has been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the eight research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company.

Several research analysts recently commented on SGSOY shares. Kepler Capital Markets upgraded shares of SGS to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of SGS in a report on Monday, April 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating on shares of SGS in a research report on Monday. Oddo Bhf raised SGS to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of SGS in a research note on Monday.

SGS Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of SGSOY stock traded up $0.12 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $11.94. 3,488 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 92,561. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $11.42 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.43. SGS has a 52-week low of $9.86 and a 52-week high of $12.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.52, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a current ratio of 1.44.

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.