IQE (LON:IQE) Shares Rise 17.4% - Here's What Happened

IQE plc (LON:IQE) saw a significant rise of 17.4% in its stock value during trading on Friday. The share price peaked at GBX 15.98 (approximately $0.20) before settling at GBX 15.50 (around $0.19) at the close of the trading session. During mid-day trades, approximately 14,424,722 shares exchanged hands, marking a remarkable increase of 374% compared to the average daily trading volume of 3,041,568 shares. Previously, the stock had closed at GBX 13.20 ($0.16).

IQE Stock Performance Overview

The notable rise in IQE's stock gives it a market capitalization of £149.87 million. The company’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stands at -775.00, while its price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio is 12.70. IQE's beta value is recorded at 1.86, indicating higher volatility in the stock compared to the market. Additionally, the company showcases a fifty-day simple moving average of GBX 11.49 and a two-hundred-day simple moving average of GBX 18.65. Financial metrics reveal a current ratio of 1.37, a quick ratio of 0.97, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.21.

About IQE

IQE is recognized as a leading supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions that cater to the global semiconductor industry.

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