The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market closed Thursday, with no change to the market index following activities that led to the volume of stocks changing hands falling 12 percent with a 170 percent increase in value than on Wednesday, resulting in trading of 11 securities, compared to seven on Wednesday with five rising, three declining and three ending unchanged.
A total of 40,710 shares were traded for US$9,508 compared to 46,347 units at US$3,524 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 3,701 units at US$864 versus 6,621 shares at US$503 on Wednesday, with month to date average of 41,747 shares at US$966 compared with 71,640 units at US$1,047 on the previous day. December ended with an average of 39,679 units for US$1,494.
The JSE US Denominated Equities Index ended unchanged at 233.85 points.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.6. The PE ratio uses ICInsider.com earnings forecasts for companies with financial years ending between November and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows no stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and four with lower offers.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share gained 0.1 of a cent in closing at 7.7 US cents with 150 shares changing hands, Margaritaville ended at 14 US cents with a transfer of 708 units, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy popped 4 cents to close at 65 US cents with an exchange of 2,501 stock units. Productive Business Solutions fell 0.01 of one cent to US$1.8039 with 100 stocks clearing the market, Proven Investments lost 0.79 of one cent in ending at 18.51 US cents after trading 15,867 shares, Sterling Investments rose 0.11 of a cent to close at 2.08 US cents with the swapping of 61 stocks. Sygnus Credit Investments J$ share remained at 13.62 US cents after 30 stock units passed through the market, Sygnus Credit Investments USD share ended at 9.99 US cents with 183 units changing hands and Transjamaican Highway gained 0.02 of a cent to end at 0.97 of one US cent after exchanging 20,744 units.
In the preference segment, Productive Business 9.25% preference share popped 95 cents to US$12 with an exchange of 365 stock units and Eppley 6% preference share dipped 1 cent and ended at US$1.07 after a transfer of one stock.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Flat trading on JSE USD market
Juniors rise majors fall
Stocks mostly fell on the JSE Main Market on Thursday, for a second day but vastly less than the significant drop on Wednesday, while the Junior Market recovered some lost grounds suffered over the past two days and the JSE USD market remained flat at the close.
Trading ended with an exchange of 13,188,780 shares from 18,423,695 units on Wednesday, with a value dropping sharply to just $40 million down from $84.7 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded amounting to US$9,508 up from US$3,524 on Wednesday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index fell 1,440.80 points to 358,209.44 the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 2,146.48 points to 392,484.67, the JSE Main Index shed 1,737.67 points to 345,411.92, the Junior Market index rose 19.61 points to 3,920.85 and the JSE US dollar market closed unchanged at 233.85.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 21.1 based on 2021-22 earnings and 13.2 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many 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 investment decisions by 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.
Trading drops on the JSE USD Market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Wednesday, with a 95 percent fall in the volume of stocks changing hands valued at 68 percent less than on Tuesday and resulting in seven securities traded, similar to Tuesday with three rising and four declining.
A total of 46,347 shares were traded for US$3,524 compared with 956,617 units at US$11,129 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 6,621 shares at US$503, down from 136,660 shares at US$1,590 on Tuesday, with the month to date averaging 71,640 shares at US$1,047. December ended with an average of 39,679 units for US$1,494.
The JSE US Denominated Equities Index dipped 0.57 points to end at 233.85.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.6. The PE ratio uses ICInsider.com earnings forecasts for companies with financial years ending between November and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows none ended with a bid higher than the last selling prices and two with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share declined 0.18 of a cent to 7.6 US cents, with 1,371 shares crossing the exchange, Margaritaville rallied 0.01 of a cent after ending at 14 US cents trading 700 units, Proven Investments lost 0.44 of one cent in closing at 19.3 US cents as 12,671 stock units changed hands. Sterling Investments dipped 0.03 of a cent to 1.97 US cents with a transfer of 26,126 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments USD share popped 0.58 of one cent to close at 9.99 US cents in switching ownership of 150 shares and Transjamaican Highway fell 0.02 of a cent to 0.95 of one US cent with 5,048 stock units changing hands.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% increased by 3 cents ending at US$1.10 after exchanging 281 stocks.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
All JSE Markets drop
All JSE Markets dropped as stocks mostly fell on Wednesday, with the JSE Main Market breaking its winning streak from the last two weeks, while the Junior Market slipped further for a second trading day and the JSE USD market dipped a few points after being in positive territory until the dying minutes of trading.
Trading ended, with an exchange of 18,423,695 shares from 16,287,615 units on Tuesday, with the value dropping to $84.7 million down from $87.4 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded amounting to US$3,524 down from US$11,129 on Tuesday.
At the close, the Combined Market Index dropped 8,910.35 points to 359,650.24, the All Jamaican Composite Index dived 9,718.27 points to 394,631.15, the JSE Main Index shed 9,089.39 points to 347,149.59, the Junior Market dropped 47.01 points to 3,901.24 and the JSE US dollar market dipped 0.57 points to 233.85.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 21.1 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.9 times those for 2022-23 at the close of trading.
Investors need pertinent information to successfully navigate many 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 investment decisions by 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 put in 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 ICInsider.com PE Ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It shows companies grouped on an industry basis, allowing easy comparisons between the same sector companies and the overall market.
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 payable and yields for each company are shown in the Main and Junior Markets’ daily report charts that show the closing volume for the bids and offers.
The EPS & PE ratios are based on 2021 and 2022 actual or projected earnings, excluding major one off items. The PE Ratio is the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks.
Gain for JSE USD market
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market eased into trading on the first business day of the new year on Tuesday, with 173 percent more stocks changing hands with the value rising 120 percent more than on Friday, resulting in trading in seven securities, compared to nine on Friday with two rising, three declining and two ending unchanged.
A total of 956,617 shares were exchanged for US$11,129, up from 350,984 units at US$5,053 on Friday.
Trading averaged 136,660 units at US$1,590 versus 38,998 shares at US$561 on Friday. December ended with an average of 39,679 units for US$1,494.
The JSE US Denominated Equities Index rose 0.45 points to end at 234.42.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.6. The PE ratio uses ICInsider. com earnings forecasts for companies with financial years ending between November and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows no stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling prices and none with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share dropped 0.12 of a cent in closing at 7.78 US cents with trading of 278 shares, Proven Investments advanced 0.74 of one cent to end at 19.74 US cents after exchanging 832 stocks, Sterling Investments lost 0.13 of a cent in ending at 2 US cents in an exchange of 21,168 units and Transjamaican Highway shed 0.01 of a cent to 0.97 of one US cent with an exchange of 933,274 stock units,
In the preference segment, Productive Business 9.25% preference share ended at US$11.05 with a transfer of 25 shares, JMMB Group 5.75% remained at US$1.50, with 40 stock units crossing the market and JMMB Group 6% popped 2 cents in closing at US$1.07 after trading 1,000 units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.