Centaur Media (LON:CAU) Trading Up 17.2% - Should You Buy?

Key Points

• Centaur Media Plc stock surged by 17.2% during trading, reaching a high of GBX 43 ($0.58) before closing at GBX 40.45 ($0.55).
• The trading volume increased dramatically to 2,466,917 shares, marking a 1,470% rise compared to the average volume prior to this spike.
• Despite recent gains, the company has a PE ratio of -612.88 and carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, indicating potential financial concerns.

Centaur Media Plc (LON:CAU - )'s stock price shot up 17.2% during trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as GBX 43 ($0.58) and last traded at GBX 40.45 ($0.55). 2,466,917 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 1,470% from the average session volume of 157,138 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 34.50 ($0.47).

Centaur Media Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.81. The stock has a market capitalization of £59.61 million, a PE ratio of -612.88 and a beta of 0.81. The stock's 50-day moving average is GBX 33.24 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 29.93.

About Centaur Media

Centaur Media Plc engages in the provision of business information, training, and specialist consultancy to professional and commercial markets in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Xeim and The Lawyer. The company's marketing platforms include Econsultancy, Influencer Intelligence, MW Mini MBA, Festival of Marketing, Marketing Week, Creative Review, Fashion & Beauty Monitor, Oystercatchers, and Foresight News.

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