7 Basic Materials Stocks to Buy to Anchor Your Portfolio
The movement of basic materials stocks requires investors to keep a keen eye on the state of the economy to determine profitability. Raw materials such as plastic, steel, and lumber will always be in demand. Here are 7 stocks to take advantage of the growing demand!
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| Open | 2.6 | Prev Close | 2.55 |
| High | 2.86 | Low | 2.55 |
| Volume | 117,132 | Volume (Avg) | 61,785 |
| 52 Week High | 7.06 | 52 Week Low | 4.96 |
| Market Cap | 326.1M | PE Ratio | 5.25 |
General
| Name | Citizens, Inc |
| Ticker | CIA |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Insurance-Life |
| Currency | USD |
| Country | USA |
| Fiscal Year End | December |
| Full Time Employees | 245 |
About Citizens, Inc
Citizens, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides life insurance products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Life Insurance and Home Service Insurance. The Life Insurance segment issues ordinary whole life insurance and endowment policies in the United States dollar-denominated amounts to non-U.S. residents in through independent marketing agencies and consultants. The Home Service Insurance segment offers pre-need and final expense ordinary life insurance, and annuities to middle and lower income individuals and families primarily in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. This segment provides its products and services through funeral homes and independent agents. The company also provides health insurance policies. Citizens, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 7 |
| Market Cap | 326,117,152 |
| PE Ratio | 5.25 |
| EBITDA | 6,514,000 |
Valuation
| Trailing PE | 118 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing 12 Mt.) | 1.26 |
| Price/Book (Most Recent Quarter) | 1.03 |
Technicals
| Beta | 0.25 |
| 52 Week High | 7.06 |
| 52 Week Low | 4.96 |
| 50 Day Average | 6.28 |
| 200 Day Average | 6.03 |
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