Trading jumps on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading Monday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended with a fall in the volume of stocks exchanged with a value substantially more than on Friday, resulting in all the primary market indices rising. At the close of trading the prices of 44 shares rose, 47 declined and 24 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index increased 1,044.79 points to 327,265.47, the All Jamaican Composite Index  rose 1,489.75 points to 362,505.92, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,016.57 points to end trading at 314,506.05, the Junior Market Index climbed 10.14 points to settle at 3,696.89, and the JSE USD Market Index popped 3.33 points to 226.38.
At the close of trading, 44,701,831 shares were exchanged in all three markets, from 46,105,865 stock units on Friday, with the value traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $406.59 million, much greater than the $151.16 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 4,993,262 shares for US$460,060 well over 494,374 units at US$24,068 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 6.22 million stocks followed by Sagicor Group with 5.48 million shares and Transjamaican Highway with 5.16 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Fontana led trading with 3.38 million stocks followed by EduFocal with 3.33 million shares and Jamaican Teas with 1.82 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% declined $1.50 in closing at $42, 138 Student Living preference share shed $41.72 to $236.42 and Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share gained $45.50 to close at $1060.50.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.8 on 2024-25 earnings 20.2 based on the 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and are grouped by industry, for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. 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.

All Jamaica Stock Exchange markets gain


All markets gained at the close on Friday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with a rise in the volume of stocks traded but with a lower value than Thursday, resulting in prices of 35 shares rising, 46 declining and 29 remaining firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,261.07 points to conclude trading at 326,220.68, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 322.06 points to end at 361,016.17, the JSE Main Index rallied 1,227.82 points to close at 313,489.48, the Junior Market Index gained 12.13 points to settle at 3,686.75 and the JSE USD Market Index rose 1.27 points to 223.05.
At the close of trading, 46,105,865 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 27,680,217 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets dropping to $151.16 million, quite a bit lower than the $227.52 million on the previous day. The JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 494,374 shares for US$24,068 up from 283,206 units at US$16,423 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 6.86 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 2.85 million shares and Kingston Wharves with 801,675 units.
In Junior Market trading, tTech led trading with 21.24 million stocks followed by Dolla Financial with 2.67 million shares and MFS Capital Partners with 1.18 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% sank $4.98 to $2,890, 138 Student Living preference share slipped $12.85 to close at $278.14, Productive Business Solutions 10.5% preference share sank $85 to end at $1,015.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 on 2024-25 earnings 20.5 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. 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.

Gains for Main Market stocks but Juniors drop


The Jamaica Stock Exchange ended with a fall in the volume of stocks traded with the value rising over that on Wednesday, resulting in big price movements for Main Market stocks and declines in Junior Market stock as profit results disappoint. At the close of trading the prices of 51 shares rose, 46 declined and 19 remained firm.

At the close of the market, the JSE Combined Market Index advanced 731.49 points to 324,959.61, the All Jamaican Composite Index rose 1,603.80 points to 360,694.11, the JSE Main Index rallied 989.89 points to close at 312,261.66, the Junior Market Index sank 29.94 points to 3,674.62 and the JSE USD Market Index lost 1.69 points to close trading at 221.78.
At the close of trading, 27,680,217 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 32,998,129 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounting to $227.52 million, greater than the $168.94 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 283,206 shares for US$16,423 compared to 3,730,741 units at US$237,829 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 9.0 million stocks followed by Lasco Manufacturing with 5.64 million shares and Wisynco Group with 2.21 million units.
In the Junior Market, Dolla Financial led trading with 860,716 stocks followed by Spur Tree Spices with 324,861 shares and Mailpac Group with 242,018 units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% rose $3.28 to finish at $43.50 and 138 Student Living preference share advanced $81 to $290.99.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 on 2024-25 earnings 20.21 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. 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.

JSE Main Market falls, Juniors pop


Trading picked up on Wednesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a rise in the volume of stocks exchanged by investors at a value that is greater than on Tuesday, resulting in Main Market major indices and the JSE USD Market declining falling, while the Junior Market index closed higher. At the close of trading the prices of 38 shares rose, 45 declined and 24 remained firm in the overall market.

At the close of the market the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 2,899.50 points to 324,228.12, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 2,372.43 points to 359,090.31, the JSE Main Index dived 3,081.90 points to settle at 311,271.77, the Junior Market Index rallied a mere 6.58 points to conclude trading at 3,704.56, and the JSE USD Market Index sank 19.87 points to close at 223.47.
At the close of trading, 32,998,129 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 23,239,607 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $168.94 million, much higher than the $70.63 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 3,730,741 shares for US$237,829 up sharply from 93,280 units at US$4,522 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, Sygnus Credit Investments led trading with 2.57 million stocks followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.81 million shares and Transjamaican Highway with 1.32 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led trading with 8.14 million stocks followed by Indies Pharma with 5.04 million shares and Mailpac Group with 2.60 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share sank $54.01 to finish at $209.99.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.6 on 2024-25 earnings 20.5 based on 2024-24 historical earnings.

The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and the other more detailed daily charts that 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2024 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. 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.

Gains for USD market, others fall


Trading dropped back to more levels that are may be considered more recently normal on Tuesday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with a decline in the volume and the value of stocks that were exchanged than on Monday, resulting in Main and Junior Market indices falling, while the JSE USD Market rose with the market ended, with prices of 32 shares rising, 58 declining and 22 remaining firm. 

At the close of trading, the JSE Combined Market Index declined by 2,111.42 points to finish at 327,127.62, the All Jamaican Composite Index skidded 801.66 points to wrap up trading at 361,462.74, the JSE Main Index fell 2,000.45 points to settle at 314,353.67, the Junior Market Index sank 27.66 points to close at 3,697.98, and the JSE USD Market Index climbed 4.43 points to 243.34.

Market activities resulted in trading of 23,239,607 shares in all three markets, down sharply from 97,681,145 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to just $70.63 million, much lower than the $332.73 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 93,280 shares for US$4,522 from 23,932 units at US$3,328 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 1.66 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.27 million shares and Pulse Investments with 524,138 units.
In Junior Market trading, Stationery and Office Supplies led trading with 8.07 million stocks followed by Dolla Financial with 5.31 million shares and Jamaican Teas with 1.03 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 7% fell $4.40 to $40.50, 138 Student Living preference share advanced $22.51 in closing at $264.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12.7 based on 2024-25 earnings and 20.6 using 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated data to help in decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector 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 required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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.

Dolla Financial dominates trading


Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Monday rose sharply higher than in market activities on Friday and ended with a big surge in the volume of stocks traded following 76.8 million shares changing hands in Dolla Financial, with a value of in the overall market jumping higher than the previously traded level, resulting in the indices in all three markets closing lower. At the end of trading prices of 37 shares rose, 42 declined and 40 remained firm.

At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index shed 1,717.88 points to end at 329,239.04, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 1,411.66 points to wrap up trading at 362,264.40, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,362.91 points to end the day at 316,354.12, the Junior Market Index dropped 57.75 points to end at 3,725.64, and the JSE USD Market Index skidded 7.54 points to wrap-up trading at 238.91.
At the close of trading, 97,124,145 shares were exchanged in all three markets, sharply up from 19,818,291 units on Friday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $330.7 million, solidly above the $255.86 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 23,932 shares for US$3,328 down from 45,633 units at US$7,963 on Friday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 5.05 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.83 million shares and Lasco Manufacturing with 1.30 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Dolla Financial led trading with 76.83 million stocks followed by One Great Studio with 2.64 million shares and Derrimon Trading with 1.70 million units.
In the preference segment, Jamaica Public Service 9.5% skidded $4.99 and ended at $2895, 138 Student Living preference share increased $48.49 to $241.49 and Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% climbed $3 to finish at $105.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 earnings and 21.2 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other more detailed daily charts provide investors regularly updated information to help decision-making. The PE ratio chart covers ordinary shares 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 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.

The PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector 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 required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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.

Trading gains for Jamaica Stock Exchange

Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended on Friday with a rise in the volume of stocks changing hands with a value that was marginally higher, with a vastly greater value than in Thursday’s activities resulting in Main Market major indices falling, while the Junior Market and USD Market indices closed moderately higher than the previous close as trading resulted in prices of 22 shares rising, 48 declining and 33 remaining firm.

At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index lost 1,457.31 points to close trading at 330,956.92, the All Jamaican Composite Index sank 2,128.02 points to finish at 363,676.06, the JSE Main Index dipped 1,605.10 points to end at 317,717.03, the Junior Market Index rose 10.77 points to end at 3,783.39 and the JSE USD Market Index popped 4.94 points to cease trading at 246.45.
At the close of trading, 19,818,291 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 19,717,982 units on Thursday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $255.86 million, which is greater than the $75 million on the previous trading day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 45,633 shares for US$7,963 compared to 200,050 units at US$36,385 on Thursday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 5.08 million stocks followed by Lasco Distributors with 1.95 million shares and Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.56 million units.
In Junior Market trading, EduFocal led trading with 2.04 million stocks followed by Spur Tree Spices with 244,502 shares and Dolla Financial with 124,039 units.
In the preference segment, Sygnus Credit Investments C10.5% dipped $3 and ended at $102.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 12,9 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 21.1 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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 average for the sector, 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.

JSE Main Market jumps Junior Market falls


Trading on Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended with a rise in the volume of stocks that were exchanged with a lower value than on Wednesday, resulting in Main Market major indices rising, the Junior Market’s closing down and the JSE USD Market rising. At the close, trading resulted in prices of 38 shares rising, 31 declining and 36 remaining firm.

At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index rallied 1,932.36 points to wrap up trading at 332,414.23, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 3,204.71 points to 365,804.08, the JSE Main Index climbed 2,259.74 points to finish at 319,322.13, the Junior Market Index fell 31.79 points to close at 3,772.62, and the JSE USD Market Index popped 6.17 points to wrap-up trading at 241.51.
At the close of trading, 19,717,982 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up from 12,793,349 units on Wednesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $75 million, which is lower than the $274.1 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 200,050 shares for US$36,385 compared to 149,669 units at US$12,181 on Wednesday.
In Main Market activity, Wigton Energy led trading with 2.10 million stocks followed by Transjamaican Highway with 1.24 million shares and QWI Investments with 1.13 million units.
In Junior Market trading, Jamaican Teas led with 5.62 million stocks followed by Mailpac Group with 1.72 million shares and One Great Studio with 1.55 million units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share fell $17 in closing at $193.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13.1 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 21.3 based on 2023-24 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 PE ratio chart covers all ordinary shares on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, grouped by industry, allowing for easy comparisons within a sector and the overall market. 

Earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
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 average for the sector, 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.


 

Stock prices drop across the board


on Wednesday, with a slight rise in the volume of stocks traded and ended with a big jump in value compared to Tuesday, resulting in all major Market indices falling, with trading ending with prices of 27 shares rising, 54 declining and 31 remaining firm.

At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index dropped 1,473.24 points to 330,481.87, the All Jamaican Composite Index fell 2,874.92 points to 362,599.37, the JSE Main Index declined by 1,451.98 points to 317,062.39, the Junior Market Index fell 11.82 points to settle at 3,804.41, and the JSE USD Market Index slipped 1.81 points to conclude trading at 235.34.
At the close of trading, 12,793,349 shares were exchanged in all three markets, up slightly from 12,762,860 units on Tuesday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets amounted to $274.1 million, well above the $55.09 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 149,669 shares for US$12,181 up from 49,694 units at US$9,736 on Tuesday.
In Main Market activity, GraceKennedy led trading with 2.88 million stocks followed by Wigton Energy with 1.75 million shares and Mayberry Group with 1.0 million units.
In Junior Market trading, One Great Studio led trading with 1.06 million stocks followed by Jamaican Teas with 758,197 shares and Omni Industries with 524,168 units.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 projected earnings and 21.3 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.

Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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.

Trading dives on Jamaica Stock Exchange


Trading on the Jamaica Stock Exchange ended on Tuesday with a drop in the volume of stocks traded, with a value falling sharply from Monday, resulting in prices of 43 shares rising, 37 declining and 29 remaining firm with all three markets closing moderately higher.

At the close of trading the JSE Combined Market Index climbed 813.00 points to close at 331,955.11, the All Jamaican Composite Index popped 559.86 points to 365,474.29, the JSE Main Index rallied 769.19 points to 318,514.37, the Junior Market Index rallied 10.80 points to 3,816.23, and the JSE USD Market Index increased 2.58 points to finish at 237.15.
At the close of trading, 12,762,860 shares were exchanged in all three markets, down from 39,850,132 units on Monday, with the value of stocks traded on the Junior and Main markets dropping to just $55.09 million, well below $134.92 million on the previous day and the JSE USD market closed with an exchange of 49,694 shares for US$9,736 compared to 225,466 units at US$8,422 on Monday.
In Main Market activity, Transjamaican Highway led trading with 1.44 million stocks followed by Sagicor Select Financial Fund with 1.41 million shares and QWI Investments with 807,877 units.
In Junior Market trading, Image Plus led trading with 3.20 million stocks followed by MFS Capital Partners with 1.44 million shares and Everything Fresh with 821,345 units.
In the preference segment, 138 Student Living preference share lost $2 to end at $210.
The market’s PE ratio, the most popular measure used to value stocks, ended at 13 based on 2024-25 based on projected earnings and 21.2 based on 2023-24 historical earnings. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and other 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 within a sector and the overall market. The earnings per share (EPS) and PE ratios are based on 2023 and 2024 actual or projected earnings, excluding any major time income or expenses.
Pertinent information is required to navigate numerous investment options successfully in the stock market. The ICInsider.com PE ratio chart and more detailed daily charts provide investors with regularly updated information to help decision-making. The chart should be used in making rational decisions when investing in stocks close to the average for the sector, 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.