Jefferies Financial Group reiterated their buy rating on shares of United Utilities Group (LON:UU - Free Report) in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has a GBX 1,230 ($15.57) price objective on the stock.
United Utilities Group Stock Performance
UU traded down GBX 14.20 ($0.18) during midday trading on Thursday, hitting GBX 997.80 ($12.63). 1,202,761 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 328,047. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 420.76. The firm has a market capitalization of £6.80 billion, a PE ratio of -19,956.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 138.87 and a beta of 0.40. The company's 50-day moving average is GBX 1,037.29 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 1,043.78. United Utilities Group has a 52 week low of GBX 896.76 ($11.35) and a 52 week high of GBX 1,139.50 ($14.42).
United Utilities Group Company Profile
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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.
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