Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.com

Analysts at StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) in a report released on Monday. The brokerage set a “hold” rating on the construction company’s stock.

Chase Stock Up 0.0 %

Shares of CCF opened at $127.49 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $109.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.21 billion, a PE ratio of 36.64 and a beta of 0.68. Chase has a 52 week low of $81.18 and a 52 week high of $135.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a quick ratio of 2.77 and a current ratio of 4.44.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Chase

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of Chase during the 3rd quarter valued at about $77,000. Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in Chase by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 5,972 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $760,000 after acquiring an additional 136 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in shares of Chase by 162.9% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 175,026 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $22,269,000 after acquiring an additional 108,452 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its position in shares of Chase by 35.6% during the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 9,251 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,177,000 after acquiring an additional 2,430 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EHP Funds Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Chase in the third quarter valued at $2,163,000. 87.10% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Chase

Chase Corporation, a specialty chemicals company, engages in the manufacture and sale of protective materials for various applications in North America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Adhesives, Sealants and Additives; Industrial Tapes; and Corrosion Protection and Waterproofing.