United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Receives Consensus Rating of “Buy” from Analysts

Shares of United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) have received an average recommendation of “Buy” from the six analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company.

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of United Utilities Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Monday, November 3rd.

United Utilities Group Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of UUGRY opened at $34.48 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.50, a quick ratio of 2.21 and a current ratio of 2.22. United Utilities Group has a fifty-two week low of $24.10 and a fifty-two week high of $34.52. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $32.38 and a 200-day moving average price of $31.45.

About United Utilities Group

United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) is a leading regulated water and wastewater services provider in the United Kingdom, serving more than seven million residents and businesses across North West England. Headquartered in Warrington, the company manages an integrated network of treatment works, reservoirs, pumping stations and more than 26,000 kilometres of water mains. Through its regulated arm, it supplies potable water and collects, transports and treats wastewater, ensuring compliance with environmental and public health standards set by Ofwat and the Environment Agency.

In addition to its core water and wastewater operations, United Utilities has expanded into related services including flood risk management, environmental consultancy and renewable energy generation.