Shares of The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week high on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as GBX 213 ($2.90) and last traded at GBX 213 ($2.90), with a volume of 488786 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 210 ($2.85).
The European Smaller Companies Trust Stock Performance
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 company has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 198.33 and a two-hundred day moving average price of GBX 185.82. The stock has a market capitalization of £851.98 million, a P/E ratio of 10.18 and a beta of 1.25.
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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