The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as GBX 190.82 ($2.54) and last traded at GBX 190.82 ($2.54), with a volume of 193944 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 187.40 ($2.49).
The European Smaller Companies Trust Trading Up 0.4 %
The company's 50-day moving average is GBX 181.47 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 176.81. The company has a current ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 0.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 11.30. The firm has a market cap of £754.95 million, a PE ratio of 9.02 and a beta of 1.25.
The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 20th. The company reported GBX 1.19 ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter. The European Smaller Companies Trust had a return on equity of 10.91% and a net margin of 87.06%.
The European Smaller Companies Trust Cuts Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, April 3rd were issued a GBX 1.45 ($0.02) dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, April 3rd. This represents a yield of 0.77%. The European Smaller Companies Trust's dividend payout ratio is currently 23.57%.
The European Smaller Companies Trust Company Profile
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The Company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing predominantly in smaller and medium sized companies in Europe. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio. The Company invests 7% of its total assets. The Company invests in equities and other investments for long term, so as to secure its investment objective.
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