Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) Book Value per Share: JMD3.74 (As of Dec. 2023)

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XJAM:JSE Jamaica Stock Exchange Ltd XJAM:JSE
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What is Jamaica Stock Exchange Book Value per Share?

Jamaica Stock Exchange XJAM:JSE -0.23% 22 Book Value per Share is JMD3.74 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JSE with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

Jamaica Stock Exchange's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was JMD3.74.

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Jamaica Stock Exchange's current price is JMD8.85. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was JMD3.74. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Jamaica Stock Exchange is 2.37.


Jamaica Stock Exchange  (XJAM:JSE) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Jamaica Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Related Terms


Jamaica Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jamaica Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Jamaica Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Chart

Jamaica Stock Exchange Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Book Value per Share
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Jamaica Stock Exchange Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.10 2.19 2.70 3.17 3.74

XJAM:JSE vs SPGI, ICE, CME: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Jamaica Stock Exchange PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Stock Exchange's PB Ratio falls into.


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Jamaica Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Calculation

Jamaica Stock Exchange's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,619-0)/701
=3.73

Jamaica Stock Exchange's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,619-0)/701
=3.73

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of JMD3.74 mean?
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a Book Value per Share of JMD3.74 as of Dec. 2023. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Jamaica Stock Exchange and its competitors.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share too high?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's current Book Value per Share is JMD3.74. Overall, Jamaica Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share compare to SPGI and ICE?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share of JMD3.74 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Capital Markets company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Jamaica Stock Exchange and its competitors. Jamaica Stock Exchange's current Book Value per Share is JMD3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a current Book Value per Share of JMD3.74. The current Book Value per Share is JMD3.74. Jamaica Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE), the current Book Value per Share is JMD3.74 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Jamaica Stock Exchange Business Description

Address 40 Harbour Street, P.O. Box 1084, Kingston, JAM
Jamaica Stock Exchange Ltd operates and regulates a stock exchange and develops a stock market in Jamaica. Through its subsidiary, the company is also establishing and maintaining a Central Securities Depository in Jamaica to facilitate the transfer of ownership of securities. Its operating segments are Exchange operations; JCSD services; Investments; and Trustee, custodian, company management, and other activities. It derives a portion of the revenue from the Exchange operations involving the Stock exchange's operation and regulation. Another critical revenue source is from JCSD services provided in connection with transferring and holding securities, shares, stocks, bonds, debentures, and registrar services. The firm's operations are in Jamaica.
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