Churchill China (LON:CHH) Reaches New 12-Month Low – Should You Sell?

Churchill China plc (LON:CHH) shares hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as GBX 560 ($7.05) and last traded at GBX 707.50 ($8.91), with a volume of 31983 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at GBX 825 ($10.39).

Churchill China Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 4.18, a quick ratio of 2.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10. The stock has a market cap of £77.88 million, a PE ratio of 988.73, a PEG ratio of 4.81 and a beta of 0.96. The business has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 872.62 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 1,056.81.

Churchill China Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 11th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 12th were issued a dividend of GBX 11.50 ($0.14) per share. This represents a yield of 1.06%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 12th. Churchill China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 5,211.27%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Martin Payne bought 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 17th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 904 ($11.38) per share, for a total transaction of £9,040 ($11,381.09). Insiders own 24.64% of the company’s stock.

Churchill China Company Profile

Churchill China plc manufactures and sells ceramic and related products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company provides plates, bowls, trays and boards, crates and carriers, stands and risers, cookware, counter serving ware, cups, mugs, saucers, beverage pots, jugs, chip mugs, dip pots and sauce dishes, lids, glassware, cutlery, utensils, and accessories, as well as raw materials for the ceramics industry.