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

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the seven analysts that are covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company.

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

United Utilities Group Price Performance

United Utilities Group stock opened at $35.07 on Friday. United Utilities Group has a 52 week low of $29.20 and a 52 week 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.