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

SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the nine analysts that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating, two have given a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating on the company.

SGSOY has been the topic of several analyst reports. Oddo Bhf upgraded shares of SGS to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Kepler Capital Markets upgraded SGS to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised SGS from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of SGS in a research report on Monday, April 27th.

SGS Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:SGSOY remained flat at $11.71 during trading on Friday. 44,634 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 71,848. 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 simple moving average of $11.13 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.40. SGS has a 52-week low of $9.86 and a 52-week high of $12.76.

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.