The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT – Get Free Report) was down 0.3% on Friday . The stock traded as low as GBX 182.20 ($2.30) and last traded at GBX 182.20 ($2.30). Approximately 223,536 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 93% from the average daily volume of 3,034,738 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 182.80 ($2.31).
The European Smaller Companies Trust Stock Performance
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 £718.67 million, a PE ratio of 8.59 and a beta of 1.25. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 176.37 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 175.02.
The European Smaller Companies Trust Company Profile
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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