Microlise Group (LON:SAAS) Shares Down 4.1% - Should You Sell?

Key Points

• Microlise Group's shares fell by 4.1%, trading between GBX 115 and GBX 117.50, with an increased trading volume compared to the average.
• Analysts maintain a positive outlook with a consensus rating of "Buy" and target prices ranging from GBX 199 to GBX 210.
• The company's most recent quarterly earnings showed an EPS of GBX 2.62, although it faces a highly unfavorable price-to-earnings ratio of -17,203.51.

Microlise Group plc (LON:SAAS - Get Free Report) shares traded down 4.1% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as GBX 115 ($1.54) and last traded at GBX 117.50 ($1.58). 141,479 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 11% from the average session volume of 127,546 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 122.50 ($1.64).

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have commented on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a "buy" rating and set a GBX 199 target price on shares of Microlise Group in a research report on Thursday, September 25th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a "buy" rating and set a GBX 210 target price on shares of Microlise Group in a research report on Thursday, September 25th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of GBX 204.50.

Microlise Group Stock Down 4.1%

The firm's 50-day moving average price is GBX 132.13 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 118.23. The firm has a market capitalization of £136.24 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -17,203.51 and a beta of 0.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.38, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.08.

Microlise Group (LON:SAAS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 25th. The company reported GBX 2.62 EPS for the quarter. Microlise Group had a net margin of 2.14% and a return on equity of 1.87%. Sell-side analysts expect that Microlise Group plc will post 5.5260831 EPS for the current year.

Microlise Group Company Profile

Microlise is a leading provider of transport management software to fleet operators helping them to improve efficiency, safety, and reduce emissions These improvements are delivered through reduced fuel use, reduced mileage travelled, improved driver performance, fewer accidents, elimination of paperwork and delivery of an enhanced customer experience Established in 1982, Microlise is an award-winning business with around 350 employees based at the Group's headquarters in Nottingham, as part of a total staff of 500 globally with international offices in France, India and Australia

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