Eurocell (LON:ECEL) Releases Earnings Results

Eurocell (LON:ECEL) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported GBX 6.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. Eurocell had a net margin of 1.35% and a return on equity of 5.51%.

Eurocell Stock Performance

LON ECEL traded up GBX 2.50 on Friday, reaching GBX 124.50. 143,487 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 112,643. Eurocell has a one year low of GBX 99 and a one year high of GBX 140.50. The firm has a market capitalization of £122.69 million, a PE ratio of 13.24 and a beta of 0.61. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is GBX 116.68 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is GBX 113.94. The company has a current ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 102.85.

Insider Buying and Selling at Eurocell

In other news, insider Will Truman acquired 18,676 shares of Eurocell stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 107 per share, with a total value of £19,983.32. Also, insider Derek Mapp acquired 16,304 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 122 per share, for a total transaction of £19,890.88. Over the last three months, insiders have bought 62,796 shares of company stock valued at $7,163,223. 4.66% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Eurocell

Here are the key news stories impacting Eurocell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg reaffirmed its “buy” rating and GBX 240 price target. The target is well above recent trading levels and supports the bullish case for Eurocell (ECEL). Analyst consensus remains “Buy,” with a GBX 210 target. Eurocell Analyst Ratings and Insider Trades
• Positive Sentiment: Repeated purchases by several directors, including the chair, can be interpreted as management confidence in Eurocell’s long-term prospects and may provide near-term support for the shares.
• Neutral Sentiment: First-half organic sales rose 1%, showing modest underlying growth, but the increase was limited and does not yet indicate a strong recovery in demand. Eurocell Reports Pretax Loss in H1
• Negative Sentiment: Eurocell reported a pretax loss for the first half, highlighting continued pressure on profitability. Its reported quarterly EPS was GBX 6.10, while the company’s net margin was only 2.38%, limiting the strength of the earnings signal.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary that Eurocell is “scaling back its ambitions” points to a more cautious growth outlook and could weigh on expectations for future earnings. Eurocell Scales Back Its Ambitions

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 240 target price on shares of Eurocell in a research report on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 210.

Eurocell Company Profile

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.