Trading jumped on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Wednesday, with the volume of stocks traded rising 11 percent with 111 percent greater value than on Tuesday, following trading in 43 securities versus 44 on Tuesday and ended with 23 rising, 15 declining and five closing unchanged.
Jamaican Teas led trading with 4.52 million shares for 25.6 percent of total volume, followed by Cargo Handlers with 3.30 million units for 18.7 percent of the day’s trade, iCreate closed with 2.17 million units for 12.3 percent of the market, ONE on ONE Educational had 1.89 million units for 10.7 percent market share and Fosrich with 1.08 million units for a 6.1 percent share.
At the close, the Junior Market Index gained 11.10 points to end at 4,202.18.
The PE Ratio, a measure of computing appropriate stock values, averages 12.8. The PE ratios of Junior Market stocks incorporate ICInsider.com projected earnings for companies with financial year end that falls between November this year and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows three stocks ended with bids higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
At the close, AMG Packaging rallied 44 cents to close at $3.95 with the swapping of 360 shares, Cargo Handlers shed 10 cents in closing at $14.50 after trading 3,300,430 units, Caribbean Assurance Brokers increased 39 cents to $2.69, with 1,000 stocks crossing the market. Elite Diagnostic climbed 20 cents to $3.55 after a transfer of 380,207 stock units, Future Energy Source advanced 12 cents to end at $4.88, with 421,313 stock units crossing the exchange, General Accident lost 37 cents in closing at $5.03aim trading 13,771 stocks. iCreate dropped 39 cents to close at $3.60 as investors exchanged 2,173,117 shares, Iron Rock Insurance rose 18 cents to $3.28, with five units changing hands, Jamaican Tea popped 35 cents to $2.90 and closed with an exchange of 4,516,759 stock units. KLE Group declined 27 cents to end at $1.80 in switching ownership of 538 stocks, Knutsford Express gained 90 cents to end at $7 while exchanging 1,350 units, Lasco Financial fell 13 cents to $2.94 in exchanging 15,597 shares. Limners and Bards added 12 cents in closing at $2.89, with 40,299 units clearing the market, Lumber Depot advanced 12 cents to close at $3 with a transfer of 386,221 shares, Main Event rose $1.79 and ended at $7.49 after exchanging one stock unit. Medical Disposables dipped 15 cents to $5.85 in an exchange of 56,735 stocks and ONE on ONE Educational popped 13 cents to $2, 1,888,447 units crossing the market.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Trading upon the JSE USD market
The Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended trading on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks exchanged rising 114 percent, with 12 percent more value than on Tuesday, resulting in 10 securities traded, compared to eight on Tuesday with three rising, three declining and four ending unchanged.
Overall, 653,653 shares were traded for US$18,774 compared to 304,877 units at US$16,803 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 65,365 units at US$1,877 versus 38,110 shares at US$2,100 on Tuesday, with month to date average of 54,399 shares at US$5,574 versus 52,896 units at US$6,081 on the previous trading day. August ended with an average of 53,206 units for US$7,288.
The JSE US Denominated Equities Index lost 1.75 points to end at 203.94.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing stock values, averages 8. The PE ratio incorporates ICInsider.com earnings forecasts for companies with financial years ending between November and August 2023.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator shows one stock ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and none with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 4 US cents with an exchange of 10,542 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy lost 10 cents to end at US$1, closing with 8 stock units changing hands, Productive Business Solutions ended at US$1.3225, with 1,302 units clearing the market. Proven Investments gained 0.15 of a cent after ending at 20.5 US cents, with 15,761 stock units crossing the market, Sterling Investments increased 0.09 of a cent in closing at 2.09 US cents after a transfer of 95 shares, Sygnus Credit Investments USD share shed 0.01 of a cent to close at 12.99 US cents as investors exchanged 20,125 stock units. Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share dipped 1.73 cents in closing at 10.66 US cents after an exchange of 75 units and Transjamaican Highway advanced 0.02of a cent to end at 0.86 of one US cent trading 600,119 stocks.
In the preference segment, Equityline Mortgage Investment preference share remained at US$1.85 in exchanging 26 shares and JMMB Group 6% ended at US$1.05 in trading 5,600 stock units.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Jamaica Stock Exchange in consolidating
The Jamaica Stock Exchange continues to consolidate with the market indices trading in a narrow range. At the close on Wednesday, the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, popped just 217.50 points to 373,962.01.
The All Jamaican Composite Index added just 21.40 points to close at 408,470.42, the JSE Main Index gained 125.03 points to 359,538.11, the Junior Market Index rose a mere 11.10 points to 4,202.18 and the JSE USD market Index slipped 1.75 points to 203.94.
Trading ended, with 30,052,674 shares changing hands with a value of $263.17 million, from $144.37 million, with 26,327,076 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$18,774 from US$16,803 on Tuesday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 23.7 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.5 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 jumped in the JSE US dollar market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Tuesday, with the volume of stocks exchanged rising 464 percent, valued 36 percent more than on Monday, resulting in eight securities trading, similar to on Monday with none rising, three declining and five ending unchanged.
Overall, 304,877 shares traded, for US$16,803 up from 54,098 units at US$12,392 on Monday. Trading averaged 38,110 units at US$2,100 versus 6,762 shares at US$1,549 on Monday, with a month to date average of 52,896 shares at US$6,081 versus 54,716 units at US$6,571 on the previous trading day. August ended with an average of 53,206 units for US$7,288.
The JSE US Denominated Equities Index lost 1.83 points to end at 205.69.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.1. 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 one ending with a bid higher than the last selling price and one stock with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 4 US cents with a transfer of 140,744 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy remained at US$1.10 in exchanging 3 stocks, Proven Investments shed 0.15 of a cent to end at 20.35 US cents with 6,676 units clearing the market. Sygnus Credit Investments Ja$ share lost 1.23 cents in closing at 12 US cents with an exchange of 3,000 stock units, Sygnus Credit Investments USD share ended at 13 US cents in switching ownership of 2,039 stock units, Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share remained at 12.39 US cents trading 915 units and Transjamaican Highway dipped 0.04 of a cent in closing at 0.84 of a US cent after 144,000 stocks crossed the market.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% ended at US$1.05 in trading 7,500 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Jamaica Stock Exchange inched higher
The Jamaica Stock Exchange closed slightly higher on Tuesday, with the JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, rising 1,862.81 points to 373,744.51 and the main market declined modestly with funds entering the market less than on Monday.
The All Jamaican Composite Index added just 112.38 points to close at 408,449.02, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,661.36 points to 359,413.08, the Junior Market Index rose 34.28 points to 4,191.08 and the JSE USD market Index slipped 1.83 points to 205.69.
Trading ended, with 26,327,076 shares changing hands with a value of $144.37 million, from $149.25 million, with 30,689,079 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$16,803 from US$12,392 on Monday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.3 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.3 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.
No rising stock on JSE USD market
Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange US dollar market ended on Monday, with the volume of stocks exchanged dropping 96 percent the valued 94 percent lower than on Friday, resulting in eight securities trading, compared to seven on Friday with no rising, two declining and six ending unchanged as investors swapped 54,098 shares for US$12,392 compared to 1,374,508 units at US$215,103 on Friday.
Trading averaged 6,762 units at US$1,549 versus 196,358 shares at US$30,729 on Friday, with a month to date average of 54,716 shares at US$6,571 against 61,447 units at US$7,275 on the previous trading day. August ended with an average of 53,206 units for US$7,288.
The JSE US Denominated Equities Index gained 0.13 points to end at 207.52.
The PE Ratio, a measure used in computing appropriate stock values, averages 8.3. 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 one ended with a bid higher than the last selling price and none with a lower offer.
At the close, First Rock Real Estate USD share ended at 4 US cents as investors exchanged 43,266 shares, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy remained at US$1.10 with an exchange of 62 stocks, Productive Business Solutions closed at US$1.3225 trading 4 stock units. Proven Investments ended at 20.5 US cents, with 28 units changing hands, Sterling Investments declined 0.09 of a cent at 2 US cents after exchanging 200 stocks, Sygnus Credit Investments USD share remained at 13 US cents, with 514 units crossing the exchange and Sygnus Real Estate Finance USD share closed at 12.39 US cents with a transfer of 15 stock units.
In the preference segment, JMMB Group 6% lost 5 cents to end at US$1.05 in exchanging 10,009 shares.
Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.
Moderate fall for Jamaica Stock Exchange
The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange lost more ground on Monday, with a 26.25 points drop to 4,156.80 and the main market declined modestly with funds entering the market being less than on Friday. The JSE Combined Index a measure of the overall market, fell 300.81 points to 371,881.70.
The All Jamaican Composite Index shed 259.54 points to close at 408,336.64, the JSE Main Index slipped 67.18 points to 357,751.72 and the JSE USD market Index popped 0.13 points to 207.52.
Trading ended, with 30,689,079 shares changing hands with a value of $149.25 million, from $216.5 million, with 31,020,693 shares traded in the overall market on the prior trading day. The JSE USD market ended with the value of stocks traded at US$12,392 from US$215,103 on Friday.
The market’s PE ratio ended at 22.5 based on 2021-22 earnings and 12.5 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.