The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT – Get Free Report) rose 0.6% on Thursday . The company traded as high as GBX 177.20 ($2.20) and last traded at GBX 177 ($2.20). Approximately 570,726 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 88% from the average daily volume of 4,728,179 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 176 ($2.19).
The European Smaller Companies Trust Stock Up 0.6 %
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 firm’s fifty day moving average price is GBX 172.50 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 175.65. The company has a market cap of £698.14 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 842.86 and a beta of 1.25.
About The European Smaller Companies Trust
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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