West Holdings Corporation recorded a significant decline in its stock value this week, closing at ¥1,685.00 on January 24, a decrease of ¥121.00 or 6.70% from the previous close of ¥1,806.00.
The stock opened the day at ¥1,778.00 and traded within a range of ¥1,685.00 to ¥1,784.00. Despite this drop, it remains above its 52-week low of ¥1,605.00 but is substantially lower than its 52-week high of ¥3,420.00, indicating a challenging phase for the stock.
Trading activity increased significantly, with a volume of 970,400 shares compared to the average volume of 397,518, reflecting heightened market attention during the decline. West Holdings Corporation maintains a market capitalisation of ¥66.826 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.68, and earnings per share (EPS) of ¥144.24, demonstrating a stable earnings base amid the downturn.
With a beta of 0.52, the company generally experiences lower volatility than the broader market. However, the sharp fall in its stock price this week highlights potential investor concerns and market pressures.
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