Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended on Tuesday with a drop in the volume of stocks traded, with a value falling sharply from Monday, resulting in prices of 43 shares rising, 37 declining and 29 remaining firm with all three markets closing moderately higher.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 813.00 points to close at 331,955.11, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 559.86 points to 365,474.29, the JSE Main Index rallied 769.19 points to 318,514.37, the Junior Market Index rallied 10.80 points to 3,816.23, and the JSE USD Market Index increased 2.58 points to finish at 237.15.
At the close of trading, 12,762,860 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 39,850,132 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets dropping to just $55.09 million, well below $134.92 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 49,694 shares for US$9,736 compared to 225,466 units at US$8,422 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 1.44 million stocks followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.41 million shares and QWI Investments with 807,877 units.
In Junior Market trading, Image Plus led trading with 3.20 million stocks followed by MFS Capital Partners with 1.44 million shares and Everything Fresh with 821,345 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share lost $2 to end at $210.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 based on projected earnings and 21.2 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
In activity on Monday on the Main Market, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 29.52 million stock units followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.78 million shares and Wigton Energy with 910,857 units
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company. 
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 2,348.48 points to 330,905.57, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 1,703.81 points to end at 365,438.63, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,601.00 points to close at 317,594.25, the Junior Market Index slipped 19.29 points to 3,792.59, and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.06 points to settle at 236.24.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 21.3 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data to help decision-making. The PE chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index rose 2,404.81 points to 328,557.09, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 3,211.53 points to conclude trading at 363,734.82, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,216.56 points to 314,993.25, the Junior Market Index is up 39.75 points to end the day at 3,811.88 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 11.11 points to close at 236.18.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share popped $38 to $250 with traders dealing in 242 units.
The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 1,451.15 points to 326,152.28, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 1,773.41 points to 360,523.29, the JSE Main Index dived 1,652.50 points to settle at 312,776.69, the Junior Market Index popped 17.95 points to settle at 3,772.13, and the JSE USD Market Index shed 2.42 points to close at 225.07.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.1 for 2024-25 and 21.1 for 2023-24 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other 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 on an industry basis, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index jumped 3,661.36 points to 327,603.43, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 3,524.53 points to wrap up trading at 362,296.70, as the JSE Main Index jumped 3,581.63 points to 314,429.19, the Junior Market Index gained 32.97 points to 3,754.18, and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 3.80 points to wrap-up trading at 227.49.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% skidded 98 cents to finish at $45.
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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index rose 3,011.68 points to 323,942.07, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 3,750.99 points to 358,772.17, as the JSE Main Index popped 2,888.42 points to close at 310,847.56, the Junior Market Index popped 34.80 points to 3,721.21 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 2.76 points to 223.69.
In Junior Market trading, JFP Ltd led trading with 8.02 million stocks followed by Derrimon Trading with 2.18 million shares and Jamaican Teas with 1.01 million units.
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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
rket Index rallied 534.09 points to wrap up trading at 320,930.39, while the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,387.15 points to close at 355,021.18, the JSE Main Index climbed 619.24 points to settle at 307,959.14, the Junior Market Index shed 8.07 points to conclude trading at 3,686.41 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 0.86 points higher to end at 226.45.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one time income or expense.
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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.
At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index skidded 3,863.06 points to 320,396.3, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 115.21 points to 356,408.33 but the JSE Main Index fell 4,183.75 points to end the day at 307,339.9, the Junior Market Index added 19.09 points to finish at 3,694.48 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 2.71 points to conclude trading at 225.59.
In Junior Market trading, Stationery and Office Supplies led trading with 1.01 million stocks followed by Omni Industries with 430,226 shares and One Great Studio with 327,803 units.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 2,032.13 points to 324,259.36, the All Jamaican Composite Index jumped 4,324.48 points to end at 356,293.12, the JSE Main Index rallied 2,035.29 points to end at 311,523.65, the Junior Market Index rose 11.99 points to 3,675.39, and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.81 points to close trading at 222.88.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.8 on 2024-25 earnings and 20.9 based on 2023-24 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and 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 within a sector and the overall market. The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items.
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 incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also shows daily changes in stock prices and the percentage year to date price movement based on the last traded prices. Dividends that are paid or are due to be paid and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts, along with the closing volume of the highest bid and the lowest offer for each company.