The Jamaica Stock Exchange began trading on a new month on Monday, with a decline in the value and volume of stocks exchanged, resulting in a lower value than on the previous trading day. The major indices of all three markets declined. At the close, prices for 27 shares rose, with Guardian Holdings jumping $60, while 53 shares declined and 26 remained unchanged.
AS Bryden fell $6.20, Seprod was down $4.93, while Caribbean Cement and PanJamaica declined by $3 each. At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped by 1,455.65 points to 329,772.10, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,984.20 points to wrap up trading at 367,334.59, the JSE Main Index shed 1,432.09 points to finish at 319,425.72, the Junior Market Index skidded 12.00 points to end at 3,394.80 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 5.58 points to end at 203.25.
At the close of trading, 11,011,909 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 54,496,247 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $50.85 million, down from $179.91 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 126,779 shares for US$11,408 compared to 3,052,858 units at US$79,166 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 4.38 million shares, followed by Radio Jamaica with 460,760 stocks and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 397,374 units.
In Junior Market trading, Fosrich led with 970,614 shares, followed by GWest Corporation with 443,229 stocks and Kintyre Holdings with 308,555 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preferred share declined $2.15 to close at $240, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% jumped $55 to $1,140 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% sank $3.90 to finish at $100.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, is 13.3 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 using 2024 earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart, along with the more detailed daily charts, provides investors with regularly updated information to aid in informed decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed 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 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used to make rational decisions when investing in stocks that are close to the sector average, not deviating 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 not deviating too far from the majority of investors. Buying when the stock price is close to the average prevents overpaying.
The net asset value of each company is incorporated into the chart. Investors can use this measure in assessing stock values. The chart also displays 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 rallied 4,596.49 points to conclude trading at 331,227.75, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 5,926.89 points to end at 369,318.79, the JSE Main Index climbed 4,710.76 points to settle at 320,857.81, the Junior Market Index climbed 12.46 points to 3,406.80 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 5.15 points to wrap up trading at 208.83.
The market’s PE ratio, the most widely used measure for valuing stocks, ended at 13.5 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.2 based on 2024 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making.
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 USD market closed with an exchange of 97,198 shares for US$6,151 compared with 98,617 units at US$2,913 on Wednesday.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.2 that is based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 historical earnings.
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 the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 556.11 points to finish trading at 326,028.09, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 645.91 points to settle at 362,682.17, the JSE Main Index increased 432.44 points to 315,726.32, the Junior Market Index popped 20.05 points to finish at 3,366.08 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 0.24 points to finish at 201.98.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used in valuing stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.3 based on 2024 historical earnings.
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 the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,083.74 points to end at 325,471.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 216.40 points to end at 362,036.26, the JSE Main Index increased by 1,524.60 points to 315,293.88, the Junior Market Index shed 52.88 points to finish at 3,346.03 and the JSE USD Market Index advanced 8.01 points to conclude trading at 202.22.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1 based on 2025-26 earnings and a PE of 16.1 based on 2024 historical 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 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 the market, the JSE Combined Market Index declined 1,525.71 points to 324,388.24, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 410.21 points to wrap up trading at 362,252.66, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,569.19 points to finish at 313,769.28, the Junior Market Index lost a mere 3.39 points to close at 3,398.91 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.92 points to settle at 194.21.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.3 based on 2024 historical earnings.
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.
The market’s PE ratio, the frequently used measure to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.2 based on historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE chart and the detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed 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 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
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, the JSE Combined Market Index fell 1,402.61 points to wrap up trading at 322,829.15, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 1,841.11 points to 360,124.79, the JSE Main Index shed 1,470.24 points to settle at 311,812.74, the Junior Market Index popped a mere 0.61 points to 3,443.04 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.15 points to finish at 205.15.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.9 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16 based on historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other daily charts provide regularly updated information to help investment decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and are 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 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The chart should be used to make rational decisions when investing in stocks that are close to the sector average, not straying 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 also staying within the realm of 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 the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rose by just 2.35 points to 324,231.76, the All Jamaican Composite Index advanced by 835.74 points to close at 361,965.90, the JSE Main Index advanced by 150.88 points to close at 313,282.98, the Junior Market Index sank 20.01 points 3,442.43 to end at 0.00 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 0.29 points to 206.19.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.1 based on historical earnings.
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 the market, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 836.94 points to 324,229.41, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 873.10 points to wrap up trading at 361,130.16, the JSE Main Index rallied 662.61 points to 313,132.16, the Junior Market Index rallied 28.58 points to end at 3,462.44 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 0.20 points to 206.49.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 14.5 based on 2025-26 earnings and 16.5 based on historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other, more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all the ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and 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 2024 and 2025 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major one time income or expense.
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 displays 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.