Previous close | 2.2500 |
Open | 2.2500 |
Bid | 0.0000 x 0 |
Ask | 0.0000 x 0 |
Day's range | 2.2500 - 2.2500 |
52-week range | 1.6800 - 2.2500 |
Volume | |
Avg. volume | 27 |
Market cap | 2.705B |
Beta (5Y monthly) | 0.24 |
PE ratio (TTM) | 7.53 |
EPS (TTM) | 0.2990 |
Earnings date | N/A |
Forward dividend & yield | 0.03 (1.38%) |
Ex-dividend date | 12 May 2022 |
1y target est | N/A |
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