The Main Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange gained at the close of trading on Thursday, with the USD Market also closing higher as the Junior Market slipped to close out trading, with market activity ending with the volume and value of stocks traded falling below Wednesday’s levels on the penultimate day before the Christmas break for the market.
At the close of the market, Main Market stocks rallying were Jamaica Broilers with a gain of $1.49, Sagicor Group up $1 and Scotia Group closing at a new 52 weeks’ closing high of $37.50, after gaining 38 cents. Declining Main Market stocks include GraceKennedy down $2.17 and Barita Investments with a fall of 90 cents.
Rising Junior Market stocks include Main Event with a gain of 40 cents, Blue Power up 37 cents, and AMG Packaging gaining 33 cents. Declining stocks include Medical Disposables falling 42 cents followed by Caribbean Cream with a loss of 31 cents and Iron Rock Insurance down 44 cents.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index rose 512.77 points to 328,594.68, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 571.53 points to wrap up trading at 351,983.29, the JSE Main Index popped 723.66 points to 315,985.82. The Junior Market Index dipped 18.95 points to wrap-up trading at 3,682.39 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 4.25 points to finish at 223.13.
Investors traded 10,449,490 shares, in all three markets, down from 13,761,322 units on Tuesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to $48.29 million compared with $65.97 million on Tuesday. The JSE USD market closed after just 6,525 shares were traded, for US$320 compared to 130,502 units at US$2,973 on Wednesday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rallied $1 to $41 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5 % preference share lost $30 to end at $1,060.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.7 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.7 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 successfully in the 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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 markets surged
The Main and Junior markets indices surged to close out trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday but the USD Market declined, with market activity ending with the volume and value of stocks traded falling below Tuesday’s levels.
At the close of the market, Main Market stocks rallying were Guardian Holdings with a gain of $8, Jamaica Producers climbing 97 cents. Barita Investments, was up by 90 cents, Stanley Motta rising 78 cents and Scotia Group closed at a new 52 weeks’ closing high of $37.12 after the price hit an intraday 52 weeks’ high of $41.50. Declining Main Market stocks include Jamaica Broilers down $1.10 and Mayberry Group with a fall of 45 cents.
Rising Junior Market stocks include Main Event up 50 cents, CAC 2000 gaining 34 cents and Lasco Manufacturing gained 25 cents while ISP Finance fell 50 cents, AMG Packaging down 43 cents and Caribbean Assurance Brokers slipped 25 cents.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 2,409.89 points to close at 328,081.90, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 3,444.03 points to 351,411.76, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,092.44 points to finish at 315,262.16. The Junior Market Index jumped 51.10 points to wrap-up trading at 3,701.34 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 2.73 points to close at 218.88.
Investors traded 13,761,322 shares, in all three markets, down from 20,978,708 units on Tuesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to $65.97 million compared with $360.1 million on Tuesday. The JSE USD market closed after 130,502 shares were traded, for US$2,973 compared to 47,641 units at US$822 on Tuesday.
In the preference segment, no stock traded with a notable price change.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.7 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.7 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 successfully in the 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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 jumps on the JSE on Tuesday
JMMB Group dominated trading on Tuesday with 11.12 million shares changing hands at $278 million and spiking trading above Monday’s outturn as the Main and Junior markets slipped at the close and ended lower than the close on Monday as trading picked up in the Main Market but slipped in the Junior Market and the USD market.
At the close of the market, the Main Market stocks rallying were Seprod up $2.90 followed by GraceKennedy with a rise of $1.50, Scotia Group climbing 90 cents to close at a new 52 weeks’ closing high and Jamaica Producers up by 74 cents. Declining Main Market stocks include Guardian Holdings down $10, Stanley Motta off 84 cents and Sygnus Real Estate Finance losing 80 cents.
Rising Junior Market stocks include CAC 2000 up by 51 cents and Dolphin Cove gaining 43 cents while Main Event dropped $1.30 and Fontana skidded 47 cents.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 358.46 points to close at 325,672.01, the All Jamaican Composite Index dipped 486.87 points to 347,967.73, the JSE Main Index shed 15.87 points to close at 313,169.72. The Junior Market Index dropped 39.23 points to close at 3,650.24 and the JSE USD Market Index rallied 5.39 points to wrap up trading at 221.61.
Investors traded 20,978,708 shares, in all three markets, up from 12,392,600 units on Monday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to $360.1 million up from $120.48 million on Monday. The JSE USD market closed after 47,641 shares were traded, for US$822 compared to 286,910 units at US$7,613 on Monday.
In the preference segment, Productive Business Solutions 10.5 % preference share fell $10 and ended at $1090 in trading 55 stock units and Productive Business Solutions 9.75% preference share advanced $10.50 in closing at $115.50.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.1 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.7 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 successfully in the 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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 climbs on the JSE on Monday
The Junior Market and the USD market slipped at the close of trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday while the Main Market rose, with the volume and value of stocks changing hands rising from trading on Friday.
At the close of the market, Main Market stocks rallied with Pan Jamaica leading with a rise of $6.28, AS Bryden rose $1.65, Sygnus Real Estate rose $1.30, followed by GraceKennedy with a rise of $1. Junior Market stocks saw Cargo Handlers jumping $1.65, Knutsford Express up $1.42 and Main Events up $1.30.
Seprod fell $3.40 followed by Kingston Wharves with a fall of $1.50 and Jamaica Broilers $1.12 while Jamaica Producers chipped in with a fall of 99 cents.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 1,697.59 points to close at 326,030.47, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,418.86 points to end at 348,454.60, the JSE Main Index gained 1,868.21 points to close at 313,185.59. The Junior Market Index slipped 6.21 points to end at 3,689.47 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 3.11 points to 216.22.
Investors traded 12,392,600 shares, in all three markets, up from 10,332,299 units on Friday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to a mere $120.48 million up from $38 million on Friday. The JSE USD market closed after 286,910 shares were traded, for US$7,613 compared to 49,892 units at US$8,545 on Friday.
In the preference segment, no stocks traded with notable price changes.
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 13.7 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 successfully in the 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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 drops on Jamaica Stock Exchange
The Main Market and the USD markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange declined at the close of trading on Friday while the Junior Market rose, with the volume and value of stocks changing hands declining from trading on Thursday.
At the close of trading, Eppley climbed $4, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund recovered the $3.80 it lost on Thursday, Guardian Holdings gained $2, Scotia Group up $1.50 and GraceKennedy with a rise of $1. Declining stocks were led by Pan Jamaica,, down $6.73 and NCB Financial fell $1.47.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index slipped 66.62 points to close at 324,332.88, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 451.88 points to 346,035.74, the JSE Main Index lost 392.04 points to close at 311,317.38. The Junior Market Index gained 34.37 points to end the day at 3,695.69 and the JSE USD Market Index dropped 4.56 points to wrap up trading at 219.33.
Investors traded 10,332,299 shares, in all three markets, down from 22,170,439 units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amount to a mere $38 million up from $63.54 million on Thursday. The JSE USD market closed after 49,892 shares were traded, for US$8,545 compared to 10,110 units at US$968 on Thursday.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.50% preference share skidded 54 cents in closing at $6.24 and Jamaica Public Service 7% dropped $4.50 to $40.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.2 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.7 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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 Markets marking time
The Main market and the USD markets of the Jamaica Stock Exchange eked out gains on Thursday while the Junior Market declined, with the volume of stocks changing hands exceeding those on Wednesday fueled by a rise in the traded value.
At the close of trading, Guardian Holdings led stocks rising with a gain of $8 followed by Seprod up $4.17, Eppley rose $2 $2.49, NCB Financial a $1.87 and Massy Holdings off $1.45 and Jamaica Broilers up by $1,10. Declining stocks saw Eppley Caribbean Property Fund falling $3.80 followed by MPC Caribbean Energy Fund with a fall of $3.64 and GraceKennedy down $1.50.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 524.07 points to close at 324,399.50, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 5.10 points to wrap up trading at 346,487.62, the JSE Main Index advanced 755.51 points to end at 311,709.42. The Junior Market Index shed 21.06 points to close at 3,661.32 and the JSE USD Market Index inched 0.13 points higher to finish at 223.89.
Investors traded 22,170,439 shares, in all three markets, up from 11,954,522 units on Wednesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to a mere $63.54 million up from $48.78 million on Wednesday. The JSE USD market closed after 10,110 shares were traded, for US$968 compared to 730,855 units at US$13,102 on Wednesday.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share fell $24 and ended at $90.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.6 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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 Market closed with mixed fortunes
Trading levels rose on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with the volume of stocks changing hands exceeding the near 10 million shares on Tuesday fueled by a rise in value and resulting in the Main Market and Junior Market declining and the USD market closing marginally higher as Main Market stocks dominated.
Both GraceKennedy and Guardian Holdings led rising stocks with a gain of $2, followed by Kingston Wharves up $1.141 but declining stocks held the upper hand with Eppley dropping $2.49, Sagicor Group with a loss of $1.98, followed by NCB Financial down $1.85 and Massy Holdings off $1.44.
The JSE Combined Market Index popped 524.68 points to close trading at 323,875.43, while the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 384.80 points to end at 346,482.52, the JSE Main Index dipped 173.48 points to wrap up trading at 310,953.91. The Junior Market Index gave most of the 54.04 points gained on Tuesday with a drop of 41.33 points to settle at 3,682.38to settle at 3,723.71 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 1.76 points to close at
Investors traded 11,954,522 shares, in all three markets, down from 9,863,787 units on Tuesday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to a mere $48.78 million up from $36 million on Tuesday. The JSE USD market closed after 730,855 shares were traded, for US$13,102 compared to 102,487 units at US$9,725 on Tuesday.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.50% preference share increased $1.26 and ended at $6.76 Jamaica Public Service 7% fell $1.50 to $44.5 and Productive Business Solutions 9.75% preference share skidded $11.15 to $105.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.2 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.8 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 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.
Big gains for Main Market stocks as Junior Market surges
Trading dropped sharply on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with trading in less than 10 million shares compared to just over 14 million on Monday at a value that was a fraction of that on Monday’s and leading to a modest rise in the Main Market while the junior Market surged sharply from Monday’s close and the USD market closed marginally lower, but Main Market stocks 
dominated gainers with Eppley Caribbean Properties Fund jumping $3.50, Sagicor Group up $1.98, followed by NCB Financial $1.95, Jamaica Producers added $1, followed by Wisynco Group up $0.96 and Jamaica Stock Exchange $0.94. Stocks ending with notable declines are Guardian Holdings down $12.95, GraceKennedy down $3, followed by Seprod with a fall of $2.90.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index popped 921.00 points to close at 324,400.11, the All Jamaican Composite Index slipped 63.64 points to end at 346,097.72, the JSE Main Index gained 477.68 points to close at 311,127.39. The Junior Market Index surged 54.04 points to settle at 3,723.71 and the JSE USD Market Index fell 1.83 points to 222.00.
Investors traded 9,863,787 shares, in all three markets, down from 14,395,216 units on Monday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to a mere $36 million up from $104.42 million on Monday. 
The JSE USD market closed after 102,487 shares were traded for US$9,725 up sharply from 3,759 units at US$430 on Monday.
In the preference segment, Eppley 7.50% preference share dipped $1.40 and ended at $5.50 with investors transferring 920 stocks and Jamaica Public Service 7% climbed $6 to end at $46.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.8 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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 in all JSE Markets on Monday
Trading picked up on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday, but all three markets slipped with the overall trading volume and value rose above Friday’s depressed levels, with Pan Jamaica gaining $4.74, Scotia Group rising $1.70 following release of full year results of $5.54 per share after profit jumped 67 percent for the year and Seprod popped $1.40, but falling Main Market stocks 
overpowered winners, with NCB Financial falling by $2, Supreme Ventures with a drop of $1.60, Caribbean Cement down $1.50, Kingston Wharves fell by $1.49, Jamaica Broilers ended with a loss of $1.38, Sagicor Group closed with a $1.00 fall and Jamaica Producers down $1.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 1,725.71 points to 323,479.11, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined 711.18 points to close at 346,161.36, the JSE Main Index dropped 1,549.88 points to close at 10,649.71. The Junior Market Index dipped 31.09 points to finish at 3,669.67 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 6.78 points to end at 223.83.
Investors traded 14,395,216 shares, in all three markets, up from 10,953,060 units on Friday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to $104.42 million up from $31.8 million on Friday. The JSE USD market closed after a mere 3,759 shares were traded, for just US$430 compared to 57,458 units at US$3,210 on Friday.
In the preference segment, no stocks traded with notable price movements.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 20.9 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.6 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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.
Main Markets gains in thin trading, juniors slip
Trading hit a distressing low point on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Friday, with the Junior and JSE USD market slipping back as the Main Market climbed appreciably to close out the week positively but with the overall trading down sharply after just $32 million of shares changed hands as Carib Cement rose $2, NCB Financial gained $1.80, Kingston Wharves up $1.49 and AS Bryden up $1.14, while Seprod dropped $1.70 and Scotia Group fell $1.52 helped to negate some of the gains.
At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 2,826.48 points to close at 325,204.82, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 2,477.78 points to finish at 346,872.54, the JSE Main Index rose 3,128.14 points to close at 312,199.59. The Junior Market Index dipped 12.27 points to finish at 3,700.76 and the JSE USD Market Index shed 0.42 points to finish at 230.61.
Investors traded 10,953,060 shares, in all three markets, down from 14,894,359 units on Thursday. The value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounts to a mere $31.8 million versus $144.79 million on Thursday. The JSE USD market closed after 57,458 shares were traded, for US$3,210 compared to 134,274 units at US$39,564 on Thursday.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% dropped $6.50 in closing at $39.50.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to determine the value of stocks, ended at 21.6 on 2022-23 earnings and 13.8 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.
Pertinent information is essential for the successful navigation of the numerous investment options in stock markets. 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 quickly assess the value of stocks based on this measure. 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.