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

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

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Kepler Capital Markets lowered shares of United Utilities Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research lowered United Utilities Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th.

United Utilities Group Stock Performance

United Utilities Group stock opened at $36.47 on Wednesday. United Utilities Group has a 1-year low of $24.87 and a 1-year high of $37.83. The company has a quick ratio of 2.21, a current ratio of 2.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.50. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $34.98 and its 200 day simple moving average is $32.74.

About United Utilities Group

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.