Ferguson (LON:FERG) Trading Up 0.4% – Time to Buy?

Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) was up 0.4% during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as £159.10 ($200.30) and last traded at £159.10 ($200.30). Approximately 80,724 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 49% from the average daily volume of 157,347 shares. The stock had previously closed at £158.40 ($199.42).

Ferguson Price Performance

The company has a 50 day moving average price of £152.78 and a 200-day moving average price of £157.74. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 98.24. The company has a market cap of £32.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 2,430.75, a P/E/G ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.21.

Ferguson Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 8th. Investors of record on Friday, September 27th were issued a $0.79 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 0.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, September 27th. Ferguson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 3,592.09%.

About Ferguson

Ferguson plc distributes plumbing and heating products in the United States and Canada. It offers plumbing and heating solutions to customers in the residential, commercial, civil/infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The company also provides expertise, solutions, and products, including infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, fire, fabrication, and others, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products under the Ferguson brand name.