Synectics plc engages in the design, integration, and support of security and surveillance systems in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through Systems and Security divisions. The Systems division provides integrated electronic surveillance systems based on its own proprietary technology for gaming, transport, critical infrastructure, public space, and oil & gas applications. The Security division is involved in design, integration, monitoring, and management of large-scale electronic security systems to infrastructure, transport, and public space applications. The company was formerly known as Quadnetics Group plc and changed its name to Synectics plc in July 2012. Synectics plc was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Sheffield, the United Kingdom.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Separately, Shore Capital reaffirmed a "house stock" rating on shares of Synectics in a research note on Tuesday, July 12th.
Synectics Price Performance
Synectics stock remained flat at GBX 117.50 ($1.42) during midday trading on Monday. 2,000 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 11,387. The firm has a fifty day moving average of GBX 106.45 and a two-hundred day moving average of GBX 109.14. Synectics has a 1 year low of GBX 85.10 ($1.03) and a 1 year high of GBX 140 ($1.69). The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.91, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a current ratio of 1.71. The firm has a market cap of £20.91 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 3,916.67.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, insider David Coghlan acquired 35,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 11th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 112 ($1.35) per share, with a total value of £39,200 ($47,365.88).