United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, two have issued a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.

Several research analysts recently weighed in on UUGRY shares. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research report on Friday, August 29th. Barclays upgraded United Utilities Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of United Utilities Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 22nd. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note on Monday, November 3rd.

United Utilities Group Trading Down 0.9%

Shares of United Utilities Group stock opened at $31.29 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $31.37 and its 200 day moving average is $30.83. United Utilities Group has a twelve month low of $22.73 and a twelve month high of $32.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.16, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 1.94.

About United Utilities Group

United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities; and provision of consulting, and project management services. The company operates 43,000 kilometers of water pipes; and 79,000 kilometers of wastewater pipes.