SGS SA (OTCMKTS:SGSOY - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 132,000 shares, a growth of 2,100.0% from the December 15th total of 6,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 282,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several analysts recently commented on SGSOY shares. BNP Paribas raised SGS to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Royal Bank of Canada lowered shares of SGS from a "sector perform" rating to an "underperform" rating in a report on Monday, October 21st.
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SGS Stock Performance
SGS stock traded up $0.07 on Monday, reaching $10.15. The company's stock had a trading volume of 298,207 shares, compared to its average volume of 134,234. SGS has a twelve month low of $8.32 and a twelve month high of $11.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.45, a current ratio of 1.23 and a quick ratio of 1.09. The business's fifty day moving average price is $9.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $10.35.
About SGS
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SGS SA provides inspection, testing, and verification services in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in five segments: Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Industries & Environment, Natural Resources, and Business Assurance. The company provides laboratory testing, product inspection and consulting, process assessment, technical and transactional assistance; and automotive, connectivity, softlines and accessories, and hardgoods, toys, and juvenile products, as well as government and trade facilitation services.
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