Shares of Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG - Get Free Report) crossed above its 50-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 30.84 ($0.40) and traded as high as GBX 31.10 ($0.40). Watkin Jones shares last traded at GBX 30.95 ($0.40), with a volume of 362,468 shares trading hands.
Watkin Jones Stock Performance
The firm has a market capitalization of £71.44 million, a PE ratio of -2.35 and a beta of 1.38. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 31.39 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 26.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.00, a current ratio of 2.41 and a quick ratio of 1.55.
Watkin Jones (LON:WJG - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 23rd. The company reported GBX 3.52 ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter. Watkin Jones had a negative return on equity of 22.95% and a negative net margin of 6.99%. Equities research analysts expect that Watkin Jones Plc will post 2.9042225 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at Watkin Jones
In related news, insider Simon Jones bought 18,892 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 24th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 27 ($0.35) per share, with a total value of £5,100.84 ($6,623.61). Company insiders own 11.01% of the company's stock.
About Watkin Jones
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Watkin Jones Plc engages in the development and the management of properties for residential occupation in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, and Accommodation Management. It is involved in the development of purpose-built student accommodation, build to rent accommodation, and residential housing property; and management of student accommodation and build to rent/private rental sector property.
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