SGS (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) Stock Rating Upgraded by BNP Paribas

SGS (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) was upgraded by equities researchers at BNP Paribas from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research analysts have also issued reports on SGSOY. Royal Bank Of Canada raised SGS from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 8th. Berenberg Bank upgraded SGS from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 11th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded SGS to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 27th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

SGS Stock Performance

OTCMKTS:SGSOY opened at $10.66 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.08, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $10.27 and its 200-day simple moving average is $10.06. SGS has a 12-month low of $8.42 and a 12-month high of $11.54.

SGS Company Profile

SGS SA provides inspection, testing, and verification services in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in five segments: Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Industries & Environment, Natural Resources, and Business Assurance. The company provides laboratory testing, product inspection and consulting, process assessment, technical and transactional assistance; and automotive, connectivity, softlines and accessories, and hardgoods, toys, and juvenile products, as well as government and trade facilitation services.