Just Group (LON:JUST) Stock Price Up 1.3% - Here's Why

Just Group plc (LON:JUST - Get Free Report) shares were up 1.3% during trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as GBX 139.20 ($1.75) and last traded at GBX 139 ($1.74). Approximately 984,853 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 62% from the average daily volume of 2,563,485 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 137.20 ($1.72).

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "hold" rating and set a GBX 110 ($1.38) target price on shares of Just Group in a report on Wednesday, August 14th.

Just Group Price Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of £1.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 1,542.22, a PEG ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.51. The business's 50-day simple moving average is GBX 139.02 and its 200 day simple moving average is GBX 123.52. The company has a quick ratio of 4.87, a current ratio of 7.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 326.75.

Insider Activity at Just Group

In other news, insider Mark Godson purchased 35,733 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 20th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 139 ($1.74) per share, for a total transaction of £49,668.87 ($62,265.10). 1.99% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About Just Group

Just Group plc provides various retirement income products and services to individual and corporate clients.in the United Kingdom. It offers defined benefit de-risking solutions, guaranteed income for life, secure lifetime income, care plans, and lifetime mortgage service. The company also engages in professional services and distribution business, which offers technology, broking, and advice solutions for corporate clients and pension schemes; and regulated financial advice for pension, investment, and savings.