The Bankers Investment Trust (LON:BNKR) Reaches New 1-Year High - Should You Buy?

Key Points

• 52-week high: The Bankers Investment Trust (LON:BNKR) hit a new 52-week high at GBX 138.80 and last traded at GBX 138.56 on volume of 1,324,318 shares, with a market cap around £1.32 billion, a PE of 6.84 and a beta of 0.57.
• Mixed financials: The trust reported GBX 2.25 EPS for the quarter but showed a deeply negative net margin of -551.87% alongside a positive return on equity of 16.08%, suggesting unusual items or valuation effects impacting reported profitability.
• Insider buying: Two insiders purchased shares in March at about GBX 132–132.45 per share and insiders now hold roughly 0.04% of the stock, indicating some insider confidence despite the mixed results.

The Bankers Investment Trust PLC (LON:BNKR - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as GBX 138.80 and last traded at GBX 138.56, with a volume of 1324318 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 138.

The Bankers Investment Trust Stock Up 0.4%

The firm has a market capitalization of £1.32 billion, a PE ratio of 6.84 and a beta of 0.57. The business's fifty day moving average price is GBX 132.59 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 132.35.

The Bankers Investment Trust (LON:BNKR - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The bank reported GBX 2.25 EPS for the quarter. The Bankers Investment Trust had a negative net margin of 551.87% and a positive return on equity of 16.08%.

Insider Transactions at The Bankers Investment Trust

In other news, insider Ankush Nandra purchased 231 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 12th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 132 per share, for a total transaction of £304.92. Also, insider Richard West purchased 514 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 13th. The shares were purchased at an average price of £132.45 per share, with a total value of £68,079.30. Insiders own 0.04% of the company's stock.

About The Bankers Investment Trust

Over the long term, the Company aims to achieve capital growth in excess of the FTSE World Index and dividend growth greater than inflation, as measured by the UK Consumer Price Index (‘CPI'), by investing in companies listed throughout the world.

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