SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts have given SGS an average rating of “Moderate Buy” based on seven brokerages (3 strong buys, 1 buy, 2 holds and 1 sell).
• Shares traded down 0.3% to $10.52 on low volume (16,516 vs. average 100,183), with a one‑year range of $8.42–$12.76 and 50-/200‑day SMAs of $11.84 and $11.33 respectively.
• Financials show relatively high leverage with a debt‑to‑equity of 3.52 and modest liquidity (quick ratio 1.32, current ratio 1.44).

Shares of SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY - Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the seven brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have given a hold recommendation, one has assigned a buy recommendation and three have issued a strong buy recommendation on the company.

SGSOY has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Citigroup reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of SGS in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Morgan Stanley downgraded SGS from an "equal weight" rating to a "cautious" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th.

SGS Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of SGS stock traded down $0.03 during trading on Friday, hitting $10.52. The stock had a trading volume of 16,516 shares, compared to its average volume of 100,183. SGS has a 1 year low of $8.42 and a 1 year high of $12.76. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.84 and a 200 day simple moving average of $11.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.52, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a current ratio of 1.44.

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.

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