The volume of stock traded jumped sharply on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a greater value than on Monday, resulting in all the market’s major indices rising, as the market closed with prices of 48 stocks rising, 29 declining and 32 remaining firm.
At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index gained 1,914.05 points to finish at 317,038.98, the All Jamaican Composite Index ended rising by 1,806.75 points to close at 351,015.92, the JSE Main Index rose 1,880.87 points to close at 305,991.99, the Junior Market Index rallied 16.16 points to end at 3,411.36 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 3.34 points to end at 205.84.
At the close, 25,960,254 shares were traded in all three markets, up from 17,901,920 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $202.61 million, up from $78.44 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 161,665 shares for US$29,714 compared to 1,153,803 units at US$29,575 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 3.52 million shares, followed by Wigton Energy with 2.48 million stocks and Jamaica Broilers with 2.12 million units.
In Junior Market trading, ONE on ONE Educational led with 5.11 million shares, followed by Regency Petroleum with 1.15 million stocks and Dolla Financial with 787,699 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share rallied $9.20 and ended at $200 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% rose $4.99 to $103.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16 based on 2024 earnings.
The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data to help 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 in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the sector average, 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 the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 977.35 points to 315,124.93, the All Jamaican Composite Index climbed 1,217.16 points to close at 349,209.17, the JSE Main Index increased by 1,126.04 points to 304,111.12, as the Junior Market Index slipped 13.67 points to end at 3,395.20 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.07 points to 202.50.
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 sank 2,606.15 points to end at 314,147.58, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 2,834.31 points to 347,992.01, the JSE Main Index dropped 2,644.53 points to 302,985.08, the Junior Market Index dipped 10.94 points to 3,408.87 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 1.57 points to conclude trading at 203.57.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1, it is based on 2024-25 earnings and 15.9 based on 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 dropped 862.28 points to 315,699.29, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 558.92 points to 351,847.98, the JSE Main Index shed 556.91 points to end at 304,921.89, the Junior Market Index fell 45.72 points to settle at 3,367.44 and the JSE USD Market Index dipped 4.61 points to 203.78.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share lost $10 to finish at $200.
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 popped 673.13 points to 316,561.57, the All Jamaican Composite Index lost 2,367.05 points to end at 352,406.90, the JSE Main Index rose 474.89 points to finish at 305,478.80, the Junior Market Index climbed 30.38 points to conclude trading at 3,413.16 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 3.12 points to wrap up trading at 208.39.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16.1 based on 2024 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 fell 158.63 points to 315,888.44, the All Jamaican Composite Index rallied 2,903.92 points to end at 354,773.95, the JSE Main Index dipped just 64.00 points to 305,003.91, the Junior Market Index lost 13.50 points to close at 3,382.78 and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 2.57 points to finish at 205.27.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024-25 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 skidded 700.88 points to end at 316,047.07, the All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 1,049.80 points to 351,870.03, and the JSE Main Index dipped by 795.20 points to 305,067.91. The Junior Market Index rose 8.18 points to finish at 3,396.28 and the JSE USD Market Index added 1.02 points to end at 207.84.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and for 2024 earnings, 15.9.
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 reflects 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 143.04 points to close at 316,747.95, the All Jamaican Composite Index gained 68.59 points to conclude trading at 352,919.83, the JSE Main Index rallied 164.30 points to end at 305,863.11, the Junior Market Index slipped 1.94 points to end at 3,388.10 and the JSE USD Market Index increased 1.97 points to end at 206.82.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 1314 based on 2024-25 earnings and that for 2024 earnings, 15.8.
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 skidded by 641.19 points to end at 316,604.91, the All Jamaican Composite Index dropped 124.69 points to wrap up trading at 352,851.24, the JSE Main Index fell 572.60 points to end at 305,698.81, the Junior Market Index shed 13.02 points to finish at 3,390.04 and the JSE USD Market Index declined 6.08 points to 204.85.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.2 based on 2026-25 earnings and 15.9 based on 2024 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 dropped 2,679.12 points to end at 317,246.10, the All Jamaican Composite Index shed 3,060.37 points to end at 352,975.93, the JSE Main Index dipped 2,752.72 points to finish at 306,271.41, the Junior Market Index slipped by 6.73 points to 3,403.06 and the JSE USD Market Index gained 5.95 points to finish at 210.93.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.5 based on 2024-25 earnings and 16 based on 2024 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.