Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) Stock Price Down 2.7% - What's Next?

Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG - Get Free Report)'s stock price traded down 2.7% during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as low as GBX 27.25 ($0.37) and last traded at GBX 27.25 ($0.37). 850,450 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 49% from the average session volume of 1,681,666 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 28 ($0.38).

Watkin Jones Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of £70.79 million, a P/E ratio of -2.33 and a beta of 1.38. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 2.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.00. The business has a fifty day moving average price of GBX 31.61 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 29.62.

Watkin Jones (LON:WJG - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 29th. The company reported GBX 0.05 ($0.00) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Watkin Jones had a negative return on equity of 22.95% and a negative net margin of 6.99%. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Watkin Jones Plc will post 2.9042225 EPS for the current year.

Watkin Jones Company Profile

Watkin Jones Plc engages in the development and the management of properties for residential occupation in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, and Accommodation Management. It is involved in the development of purpose-built student accommodation, build to rent accommodation, and residential housing property; and management of student accommodation and build to rent/private rental sector property.

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