SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the seven research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, one has assigned a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating on the company.

SGSOY has been the topic of a number of research reports. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of SGS in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Morgan Stanley downgraded SGS from an “equal weight” rating to a “cautious” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th.

SGS Stock Performance

SGS stock opened at $10.39 on Friday. SGS has a twelve month low of $8.42 and a twelve month high of $12.76. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.52. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $11.81 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $11.34.

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.