The value of stocks traded rose on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday, but the volume slipped marginally from the levels on Wednesday but the market closed mixed on Thursday, with the JSE USD and the Junior markets closing higher, but the Main Market finished lower.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,272.78 points higher to close at 326,891.48, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 951.42 points to settle at 346,651.73, the JSE Main Index lost 1,727.61 points to close at 311,809.96. The Junior Market Index rallied 38.47 points to 3,931.97 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.77 points to settle at 225.60.
Investors traded 22,006,435 shares in all three markets, marginally down on the 22,396,453 stocks on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded rose on the Junior and Main markets to $98 million from $88.4 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market ended trading after 218,678 shares were traded, for US$7,411, compared to 194,347 units at US$314,203 on Wednesday.
In the preference, segment had no stocks with notable price changes.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 23.1 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.2 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading.
ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market successfully. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. 
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Trading bounced on Jamaica Stock Exchange
Trading bounced on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday from the depressed levels on Tuesday when just 13.3 million shares changed hands valued at a mere $30 million, but the market closed mixed on Wednesday, with the JSE USD Market inching higher and broke six consecutive days of decline with Main Market inching lower, while the Junior Market slipped to close just under the 3,900 mark.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index shed 740.51 points higher to close at 328,164.26, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 309.44 points to 347,603.15, the JSE Main Index shed 524.74 points to conclude trading at 313,537.57. The Junior Market Index declined 27.93 points to conclude trading at 3,893.50 and the JSE USD Market Index, after falling for the sixth consecutive days, advanced 2.49 points to end trading at 224.83.
Investors traded 22,396,453 shares in all three markets, up from 13,288,537 stock units on Tuesday. The value of stocks traded fell on the Junior and Main markets to $88.4 million, up from $30.29 million on Tuesday. The JSE USD market ended trading after 194,347 shares were traded, for US$314,203, compared to 212,100 units at US$6,287 on Tuesday.
In the preference segment had no stocks with notable price changes.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 23.2 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.2 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market successfully. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and only going too far from it if there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
JSE Main and Junior Market climb on Tuesday
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Is well down on trading on Tuesday with just 13.3 million shares changing hands valued at just over $30 million, but the market closed higher than the close on Monday, with the Main Market and the Junior Market climbing solidly but the JSE USD Market slipped for a 6th consecutive day.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 2,615.44 points higher to 328,904.77, while the All Jamaican Composite Index rose just 262.79 points to 347,293.71, the JSE Main Index jumped 2,426.08 points to close at 314,062.31. The Junior Market Index surged 38.66 points to settle at 3,921.43 and the JSE USD Market Index declined for a sixth consecutive day after dipping 0.75 points to 222.34.
Investors traded 13,288,537 shares in all three markets, up from 21,002,315 stock units on Monday. The value of stocks traded fell on the Junior and Main markets to $30.29 million from $62.5 million on Monday. The JSE USD market ended trading after 212,100 shares were traded, for US$6,287, down from 1,287,632 units at US$32,552 on Monday.
The preference segment had no stocks with a notable price change.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 22.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.3 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and only going too far from it if there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Jamaican stocks start week with mixed results
Seprod bounced $4 on the Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday and was followed by Kingston Wharves with a gain of $2.44, NCB Financial Group up by $1.50 with Barita Investments coming in with the 92 cents gain in helping to lift the Main Market on Monday after Guardian Holdings fell $10, followed by Pan Jamaica $3.10, GraceKennedy down $1.70, Caribbean Cement skidded $1, Jamaica Broilers 94 cents and Scotia Group down 93 cents.
The three markets closed mixed on Monday in trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with more stocks trading than on Friday but valued slightly below Friday’s trades.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index inched 67.56 points higher to 326,289.33, while the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 813.68 points to finish at 347,030.92, the JSE Main Index rallied 136.65 points to close at 311,636.23. The Junior Market Index shed 6.75 points to settle at 3,882.77 and the JSE USD Market Index declined for a fifth consecutive day after skidding 1.23 points to close at 223.09.
Investors exchanged 21,002,315 shares in all three markets, up from 17,117,345 stock units on Friday. The value of stocks traded fell on the Junior and Main markets to $62.5 million from $66.9 million on Friday. The JSE USD market ended trading with 1,287,632 shares at US$32,552 compared to 390,785 units at US$54,548 on Friday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% added $7.88 to close at $49.90.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 22.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 11 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Stocks fall to close out week
All three markets closed the week on a negative note on Friday in trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with almost 68 percent more stocks traded compared with Thursday with 62 percent more funds entering the market, resulting in the JSE USD market declining, four consecutive days as the Junior Market slipped below the 3,900 points mark and the Main Market suffered quadruple digit declines as the volume and the value of stocks trading declined compared with those on Thursday.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index plunged 3,774.54 points to conclude trading at 326,221.77, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 1,604.69 points to end at 346,217.24, the JSE Main Index dropped 3,898.33 points to end at 311,499.58. The Junior Market Index gained 4.83 points to end trading at 3,889.52 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped again by 6.28 points to conclude trading at 224.32.
Investors traded 17,117,345 shares in all markets, down from 21,058,075 stock units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded rose on the Junior and Main markets to $66.9 million, downtown from $71.26 million on Thursday. The JSE USD market ended with 390,785 shares being traded, for US$54,548 compared to 281,542 units at US$6,866 on Thursday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% skidded $7.98 to $42.02 and Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dropped $1 to end at $2,899.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 23.1 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.1 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
JSE Main & Junior Market rise on increased trading
Trading picked up on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Thursday with almost 68 percent more stocks traded compared with Wednesday with 62 percent more funds entering the market, resulting in the JSE USD market declining again moderately as the Junior Market inched just over the 3,900 points mark as the Main Markets jumped to close of trading.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 2,806.14 points to 329,996.31, the All Jamaican Composite Index surged 3,669.02 points to settle at 347,821.93, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,954.52 points to 315,397.91 as MPC Clean Energy jumped $9, Seprod climbed $4.74, Pan Jamaica popped $2.10, Wisynco Group gained $1.40 and Caribbean Cement up $1 and declines of more than $1 in Kingston Wharves, Jamaica Stock Exchange and NCB Financial could not seriously negate Thursday’s gains. The Junior Market Index gained 4.83 points to end trading at 3,903.72 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped again by 0.88 points to conclude trading at 230.60.
Investors exchanged 21,058,075 shares in all three markets, up from 12,549,714 stock units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded rose on the Junior and Main markets to $71.26 million, up from $44.1 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market ended with 281,542 shares being traded, for US$6,866 compared to 2,973 units at US$15,157 on Wednesday.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share jumped $54 and ended at $1,100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 22.7 on 2022-23 earnings and 11.1 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors.
Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Junior Market rises but JSE Main Market drops
Trading dropped sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday with only 67 percent of stocks traded compared with trading on Tuesday with the value plunging by 70 percent, resulting in the JSE USD market declining moderately and the Junior Market rising to sit just below the 3,900 points level as the Main Markets dropped to close of trading.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,479.44 points to 327,190.17, while the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 3,302.43 points to close at 344,152.91, the JSE Main Index fell 2,782.98 points to 312,443.39 as solid gains in Sagicor Group, Jamaica Broilers and NCB Financial could not overcome the effects of the big fall in the prices of Seprod, Kingston Wharves and GraceKennedy weighted down on the Main Market. The Junior Market Index gained 13.95 points to end trading at 3,899.07 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.50 points to conclude trading at 231.48.
Investors exchanged 12,549,714 shares in all three markets, down from 18,664,384 stock units on Tuesday. The value of stocks traded dropped on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $44.1 million, down from $145.29 million on Tuesday. Trading on the JSE USD market ended with investors exchanging 34,722 shares for US$2,213 compared to 91,370 units at US$3,137 on Tuesday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $8 to $50, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% climbed $10 to end at $2,900 and Productive Business Solutions 9.75% preference share jumped $21.75 and ended at $120.75.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 10.9 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Fall for JSE USD stocks, gains for Main Market
Fresh from the close of the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday for the celebration of the National Heroes holiday, the JSE USD market plunged nearly 10 percent on Tuesday and the Junior Market pulled back for the 3,900 points level as the Main Markets just held on to record modest gains at the close of trading on Tuesday, with a drop in both volume and value of stocks traded in the overall market.
At close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 53.40 points to end at 329,669.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,148.31 points to finish at 347,455.34, the JSE Main Index advanced 341.60 points to 315,226.37, as Kingston Wharves, GraceKennedy and Seprod gained over $2. The Junior Market Index shed 29.80 points to end at 3,885.12 and the JSE USD Market Index rdropped 10.61 points to 232.98.
Investors traded 18,664,384 shares in all three markets, down sharply from 66,196,822 stock units on Friday. The value of stocks traded declined on the Junior and Main markets to $145.29 million, down from $248.39 million on Friday. Trading on the JSE USD market ended with investors exchanging 34,722 shares were traded, for US$2,213 compared to 91,370 units at US$3,137 on Friday.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 9.75% preference share dropped $1 to end at $99.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.1 on 2022-23 earnings and 10.8 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Gains for Jamaica Stock Exchange markets
All three markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded moderate gains in the indices at the close on Friday following a sharp jump in value and volume of stocks traded in the Junior and the Main markets, with the Junior Market’s JFP ending with an exchange of 46 million shares with a value of $67.7 million but the JSE USD market recorded a drop in both volume and value of stocks traded.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 581.61 points to finish at 329,616.20, while the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced 192.48 points to end at 346,307.03, the JSE Main Index rose 212.42 points to 314,884.77, the Junior Market Index gained 19.41 points to end at 3,914.92 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 3.42 points to 243.59.
Investors exchanged 66,196,822 shares in all three markets, up sharply from 35,221,185 stock units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded jumped on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $248.39 million, up from $108.99 million on Thursday. Trading on the JSE USD market ended with investors exchanging 91,370 shares for US$3,137 compared to 866,262 units at US$20,932 on Thursday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% declined $6 and ended at $42 and Jamaica Public Service 9.5% dropped $10 to close at $2,890.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.5 on 2022-23 earnings and 11 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
Gains for JSE Main & Junior Market
The Main and Junior Market indices rose on Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, but the JSE USD market declined on a day of falling value and volume of stocks traded with some notable price gains on thin volume that may suggest selling pressure may be easing for a number of stocks.
At close, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 2,694.85 points to close at 329,034.59, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 2,102.23 points to finish at 346,114.55, the JSE Main Index rose 2,691.19 points to conclude trading at 314,672.35 the Junior Market Index climbed 19.78 points to 3,895.51 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 5.37 points to 240.17.
Investors traded 35,221,185 shares in all three markets, down sharply from 61,568,093 stock units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $108.99 million, down from $183.3 million on Wednesday. On Wednesday, trading on the JSE USD market ended with investors exchanging 866,262 shares were traded, for US$20,932 compared to 127,251 units at US$12,519 on Wednesday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% shed $95 to close at $2,900 and 138 Student Living preference share advanced $8.70 and ended at $95.71.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.6 on 2022-23 earnings and 11 times those for 2023-24 at the close of trading. ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate numerous investment options in the local stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily report charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
Investors should use the chart to help make rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector and not going too far from it unless there are compelling reasons to do so. This approach helps to remove emotions from investment decisions and place them on fundamentals while at the same time not being too far from the majority of investors. Investors who buy when the price of a stock is close to the average will find that they are not inclined to overpay for a stock.
The net asset value of each company is reported as a guide to assess the value of stocks based on this measure quickly. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
Dividends paid or payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts along with the closing volume pertaining to the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.