Hiscox (LON:HSX) Shares Down 1.3% - Time to Sell?

Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX - Get Free Report)'s stock price fell 1.3% on Friday . The stock traded as low as GBX 1,110.80 ($14.16) and last traded at GBX 1,126 ($14.35). 907,414 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 43% from the average session volume of 1,578,769 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 1,141 ($14.55).

Hiscox Price Performance

The company has a market capitalization of £3.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 717.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of -2.30 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 1,094.96 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 1,149.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.47, a quick ratio of 0.10 and a current ratio of 9.29.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hiscox

In other Hiscox news, insider Paul Cooper purchased 10,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 7th. The shares were bought at an average price of GBX 1,023 ($13.04) per share, with a total value of £102,300 ($130,418.15). Insiders own 0.49% of the company's stock.

About Hiscox

Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers.