Jersey Electricity (LON:JEL) Stock Price Crosses Below 50-Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Jersey Electricity's stock dipped below its 50-day moving average (GBX 467.61), trading as low as GBX 447 and last at GBX 447 on a volume of 12,500 shares, down about 1.8%.
• The company shows modest profitability and low leverage: market cap £136.96m, P/E 12.45, last quarterly EPS GBX 35.90, net margin 7.52%, ROE 4.35%, debt-to-equity 13.72, and analysts forecast roughly GBX 29.66 EPS for the fiscal year.

Jersey Electricity plc (LON:JEL - Get Free Report) passed below its 50-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 467.61 and traded as low as GBX 447. Jersey Electricity shares last traded at GBX 447, with a volume of 12,500 shares trading hands.

Jersey Electricity Trading Down 1.8%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.72, a current ratio of 2.78 and a quick ratio of 2.90. The company has a market cap of £136.96 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.45 and a beta of 0.18. The business's 50-day simple moving average is GBX 467.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 468.38.

Jersey Electricity (LON:JEL - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The company reported GBX 35.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Jersey Electricity had a net margin of 7.52% and a return on equity of 4.35%. Research analysts predict that Jersey Electricity plc will post 29.6610169 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Jersey Electricity Company Profile

Jersey Electricity plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity in Jersey. The company provides energy solutions for domestic and commercial customers looking to switch from fossil-fuel-based energy to clean and low-carbon electricity; and electric heating and hot water, electric transport, outdoor and indoor lighting, electric commercial kitchens, air conditioning, renewable energy, and CosyCare maintenance solutions. It also offers consulting services, including mechanical, electrical, and public health services for construction projects, businesses, and buildings; maintains and sells refrigeration and catering equipment; and operates and leases Powerhouse retail park to retailers.

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