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How to buy Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust shares
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Ecofin Global Utilities & Infrastructure Trust Plc (EGL) is a leading asset management business based in the UK. Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). All prices are listed in pence sterling.
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- Is Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust stock a buy or sell?
- Is Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust suitable for ethical investing?
- Are Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust shares over-valued?
- Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's financials
- How volatile are Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust shares?
- Does Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust pay a dividend?
- Other common questions
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust share price
Use our graph to track the performance of EGL stocks over time.Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust shares at a glance
Information last updated 2021-01-23.
| 52-week range | 99.6015p - 209p |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | 188.2153p |
| 200-day moving average | 175.1459p |
| PE ratio | 3.8784 |
| Dividend yield | 0.07p (3.51%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | 38.2p |
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Is it a good time to buy Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust stock?
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Is Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust under- or over-valued?
Valuing Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's P/E ratio
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 4x. In other words, Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust shares trade at around 4x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the FTSE 250 at the end of September 2019 (19.71). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust financials
| Operating margin TTM | 427% |
|---|---|
| Gross profit TTM | £-700,000 |
| Return on assets TTM | -1.03% |
| Return on equity TTM | -2.54% |
| Profit margin | 0% |
| Book value | 1.646p |
| Market capitalisation | £190.9 million |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 28.8
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's overall score of 28.8 (as at 01/01/2019) is excellent – landing it in it in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's environmental score
Environmental score: 12.19/100
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's environmental score of 12.19 puts it squarely in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's social score
Social score: 9.36/100
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's social score of 9.36 puts it squarely in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's governance score
Governance score: 7.54/100
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's governance score puts it squarely in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
Ecofin Global Utilities & Infrastructure Trust Plc was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
| Total ESG score | 28.8 |
|---|---|
| Total ESG percentile | 4 |
| Environmental score | 12.19 |
| Environmental score percentile | 4 |
| Social score | 9.36 |
| Social score percentile | 4 |
| Governance score | 7.54 |
| Governance score percentile | 4 |
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 11000% of net profits
Recently Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust has paid out, on average, around 11000% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 3.51% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust shareholders could enjoy a 3.51% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's case, that would currently equate to about 0.07p per share.
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 29 October 2020 (the "ex-dividend date").
Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's shares have ranged in value from as little as 99.6015p up to 209p. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (LSE average) beta is 1, while Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's is 0.565. This would suggest that Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
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Ecofin Global Utilities -and-amp; Infrastructure Trust overview
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Tortoise Advisors UK Limited. manages assets for clients worldwide. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It primarily invests in growth stocks of companies. The fund seeks to invests in utility and infrastructure companies in developed countries. Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust plc was formed on September 26, 2016 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
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