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

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six analysts that are covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, one has issued a buy recommendation and two have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Zacks Research raised United Utilities Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 22nd. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note on Friday, August 29th. Finally, Barclays raised United Utilities Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 20th.

United Utilities Group Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of United Utilities Group stock opened at $32.26 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.91, a current ratio of 1.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.16. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $30.89 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $30.30. United Utilities Group has a one year low of $22.73 and a one year high of $32.26.

About United Utilities Group

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.