Eurocell (LON:ECEL) Shares Down 1.1% – Should You Sell?

Eurocell plc (LON:ECEL)’s stock price dropped 1.1% during trading on Friday. The company traded as low as GBX 139.88 and last traded at GBX 140. 133,335 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 5% from the average session volume of 127,338 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 141.50.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 240 price objective on shares of Eurocell in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 240.

Eurocell Trading Down 1.1%

The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 102.85. The firm has a market capitalization of £138.49 million, a P/E ratio of 25.93 and a beta of 0.61. The firm has a 50 day moving average of GBX 138.44 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 121.

Eurocell (LON:ECEL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported GBX 6.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Eurocell had a return on equity of 5.51% and a net margin of 1.35%. On average, equities research analysts predict that Eurocell plc will post 19.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Eurocell

In related news, insider Will Truman bought 28,076 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 18th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 132 per share, for a total transaction of £37,060.32. Also, insider Alison Littley sold 14,121 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 142, for a total value of £20,051.82. Over the last three months, insiders acquired 118,829 shares of company stock worth $15,762,493. Corporate insiders own 4.77% of the company’s stock.

About Eurocell

Eurocell plc engages in manufacture, distribution, and recycling of windows, doors, and roofline polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building products in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company operates through Profiles and Building Plastics segments. It also offers fascia and capping boards, finishing trims, soffit boards, ventilators, and accessories; decking, fencing, and balustrade. In addition, the company provides polycarbonate, roofing insulation and membrane, lightweight roofing and tiles, flashing, flat roofing, dry verge, roof lanterns and glazing, ladders, and access equipment; external and internal cladding; and sealants, adhesives, and cleaners.