Croda International (LON:CRDA) Hits New 1-Year Low - Here's What Happened

Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as GBX 3,079 ($37.69) and last traded at GBX 3,117 ($38.15), with a volume of 380634 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 3,191 ($39.06).

Croda International Stock Up 2.0 %

The stock's 50-day moving average price is GBX 3,442.39 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 3,788.56. The company has a current ratio of 2.72, a quick ratio of 2.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 30.70. The stock has a market cap of £4.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 2,717.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.74.

Insider Activity at Croda International

In other Croda International news, insider Ian Bull purchased 600 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 3,495 ($42.78) per share, with a total value of £20,970 ($25,667.07). Also, insider Danuta Gray acquired 575 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 10th. The stock was bought at an average price of GBX 3,486 ($42.67) per share, with a total value of £20,044.50 ($24,534.27). Insiders have bought a total of 1,184 shares of company stock worth $4,132,930 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.93% of the company's stock.

About Croda International

Founded in 1925 with the aim of turning bio-based raw materials into innovative ingredients, Croda International is a speciality chemicals company focused on consumer care and life sciences markets. The company is focused on creating, making and selling innovative ingredients that deliver real benefits to a diverse range of customers and employs more than 6,000 people around the world.