GASCO shares hit 15-year high today

16/08/2021 Argaam Special

Logo of National Gas and Industrialization Co.


Shares of National Gas and Industrialization Co. (GASCO) hit a 15-year high of SAR 49.35 today, Aug. 16, 2021.

 

The stock ended today’s session 3% higher at SAR 47.95 – the highest close since 2006- with a trading volume of 1.74 million shares.

 

Accordingly, the stock has gained nearly 57% year-to-date.

 

Incepted in 1963, GASCO’s core business portfolio focuses on transporting, filling and marketing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - which consists of both butane and propane gases - in addition to cylinders, empty tanks, and related spare parts.

 

GASCO Stock Performance

Annual High (SAR)

49.35

Aug. 16, 2021

Annual Low (SAR)

28.80

Aug. 27, 2020

Historical High (SAR)

185.75

Feb. 21, 2006

Historical Low (SAR)

7.49

Dec. 19, 1998

Highest Trading Volumes (mln shares)

18.40

Nov. 22, 2004

 

Key Performance Indicators

EPS (last 12 months) (SAR)

2.57

Operating P/E (last 12 months) (x)

18.66

Book Value (SAR)

22.26

P/B (x)

2.15

 

GASCO increased capital once via bonus issue to reach SAR 750 million.

 

Capital Increase (SAR mln)

Date

Method

Pre-capital increase

New capital

Change

(%)

2001

Bonus shares

500

750

+50%

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