Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Stock Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 2,122.35 and traded as high as GBX 2,350. Hill & Smith shares last traded at GBX 2,295.65, with a volume of 185,740 shares traded.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on HILS shares. Shore Capital reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Hill & Smith in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a GBX 2,530 price target on shares of Hill & Smith in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Hill & Smith has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of GBX 2,601.67.

Hill & Smith Price Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of £1.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.54 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 34.30, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 2.20. The firm’s 50-day moving average is GBX 2,214.84 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 2,128.13.

Hill & Smith Company Profile

Our purpose is to create sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation.

Hill & Smith PLC is an international group with leading positions in the supply of infrastructure products and galvanizing services to global markets. Through a focus on leading positions in niche markets we aim to consistently deliver strong returns and shareholder value.

Supplying to, and located in, global markets the Group serves customers from facilities in Australia, India, Sweden, the UK and the USA, building a presence in international markets, where countries are upgrading or improving their infrastructure as their economies grow.