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

Shares of United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) have received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the seven brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company.

UUGRY has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Citigroup lowered United Utilities Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st.

United Utilities Group Price Performance

Shares of UUGRY stock opened at $35.07 on Friday. United Utilities Group has a 1-year low of $29.20 and a 1-year high of $40.43. The company has a current ratio of 2.22, a quick ratio of 2.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.50. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $35.99 and its 200-day simple moving average is $34.93.

United Utilities Group Company Profile

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.