Severfield (LON:SFR) Shares Down 45.7% - What's Next?

Severfield plc (LON:SFR - Get Free Report)'s stock price dropped 45.7% during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as GBX 25.20 ($0.32) and last traded at GBX 25.90 ($0.33). Approximately 13,980,617 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 1,988% from the average daily volume of 669,568 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 47.70 ($0.61).

Severfield Price Performance

The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 47.31 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 65.42. The stock has a market cap of £70.08 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.57 and a beta of 0.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.24, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.99.

Severfield Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 9th were issued a GBX 1.40 ($0.02) dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 1.61%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 9th. Severfield's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 76.20%.

About Severfield

Operating on an international scale, Severfield is widely recognised for its iconic structures, engineering excellence and unparalleled customer service. We have the design, experience and engineering skills to serve a diverse range of market sectors, from education and hospitals to bridges and commercial offices. We approach every project, from the highly technical to basic structural work, with the same level of safety, professionalism, commitment, care and customer service. Our people make Severfield the success story it is today.