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United Utilities Group (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Reaches New 1-Year High - Still a Buy?

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Key Points

  • United Utilities Group PLC reached a new 52-week high, trading at $32.63, with a volume of 1,393 shares exchanged.
  • Analyst ratings have improved, with Barclays upgrading the stock from "hold" to a "strong-buy", contributing to a current average rating of "Moderate Buy".
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.16, indicating a significant level of debt compared to equity, amidst its operations in water and wastewater services within the UK.
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United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $32.63 and last traded at $32.63, with a volume of 1393 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $31.93.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley restated an "overweight" rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note on Friday, August 29th. Barclays raised shares of United Utilities Group from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of United Utilities Group from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, September 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy".

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United Utilities Group Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.16, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 1.94. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $30.96 and a 200-day simple moving average of $30.36.

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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