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

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

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on UUGRY. Citigroup lowered United Utilities Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Kepler Capital Markets lowered United Utilities Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered United Utilities Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th.

United Utilities Group Stock Performance

UUGRY opened at $35.55 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $36.37 and a 200-day moving average of $34.66. United Utilities Group has a 12-month low of $29.20 and a 12-month high of $40.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.50, a quick ratio of 2.21 and a current ratio of 2.22.

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.