Marshalls (LON:MSLH) Reaches New 12-Month Low - Here's Why

Marshalls plc (LON:MSLH - Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week low during trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as GBX 231.50 ($2.99) and last traded at GBX 233 ($3.01), with a volume of 9141645 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at GBX 245.50 ($3.17).

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a GBX 420 ($5.43) price target on shares of Marshalls in a research report on Wednesday, January 22nd.

Marshalls Stock Up 1.0 %

The company has a quick ratio of 1.34, a current ratio of 1.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 33.19. The company has a market capitalization of £628.88 million, a PE ratio of 29.20, a P/E/G ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 1.26. The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 257.07 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 302.94.

Insider Activity at Marshalls

In other news, insider Justin Lockwood bought 5,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 21st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 232 ($3.00) per share, with a total value of £11,600 ($14,992.89). Also, insider Vanda Murray bought 4,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 29th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 248 ($3.21) per share, with a total value of £9,920 ($12,821.51). 2.73% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Marshalls

Established in the late 1880s, Marshalls plc is a leading UK manufacturer of sustainable solutions for the built environment. It operates through three trading divisions: Landscape Products; Roofing Products; and Building Products. At a Group, divisional and brand level, Marshalls' strategy centres around its customers who value its unique set of capabilities, namely leading brands, best in class technical and design support and carbon leadership.