The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as GBX 218 ($2.93) and last traded at GBX 217.49 ($2.92), with a volume of 7787 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 217 ($2.91).
The European Smaller Companies Trust Stock Up 0.9%
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 11.30, a current ratio of 0.08 and a quick ratio of 0.04. The company has a market capitalization of £859.87 million, a P/E ratio of 10.28 and a beta of 1.25. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 202.21 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 187.93.
About The European Smaller Companies Trust
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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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