Hansard Global (LON:HSD) Sets New 1-Year High - What's Next?

Key Points

• Hansard Global shares hit a new 52-week high, trading intraday as high as GBX 55 and last at GBX 51.50 on a volume of 55,236 shares.
• The company is a small-cap with a market cap of £70.3 million and a P/E of 17.76, while analysts forecast EPS of GBX 2.90 for the current fiscal year.
• Balance-sheet and performance metrics show very high liquidity (current ratio 204.33, quick ratio 12.11), low debt-to-equity (16.88), a strong ROE of 25.08% but a modest net margin of 4.43%, and a low beta (0.20) indicating limited volatility.

Hansard Global plc (LON:HSD - Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week high on Friday . The stock traded as high as GBX 55 and last traded at GBX 51.50, with a volume of 55236 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 51.50.

Hansard Global Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.88, a quick ratio of 12.11 and a current ratio of 204.33. The stock has a market cap of £70.32 million, a P/E ratio of 17.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.47 and a beta of 0.20. The company's 50 day moving average price is GBX 49.96 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 49.08.

Hansard Global (LON:HSD - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported GBX 1.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Hansard Global had a net margin of 4.43% and a return on equity of 25.08%. Equities analysts forecast that Hansard Global plc will post 2.9000002 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Hansard Global

With over 30 years' of history in international financial services markets, the Hansard name has long prevailed as a steady & constant presence within the industry. Synonymous with the development of innovative products that are designed for affluent international investors, institutions and wealth-management groups, Hansard's products are exclusively available through the distribution of independent financial advisers. This strong heritage, coupled with exceptional levels of award-winning service and a focus on innovation through the use of award-winning technology, makes Hansard a compelling proposition in our marketplace.

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