Defense Metals (CVE:DEFN) Stock Price Up 19.4% - Here's Why

Defense Metals Corp. (CVE:DEFN) experienced a notable increase in its stock price, rising by 19.4% during mid-day trading on Wednesday. The shares reached a peak of C$0.19 and were last observed trading at the same price. During the trading session, around 353,700 shares changed hands, which is a significant rise of 122% compared to the average daily volume of 159,432 shares. The stock had closed at C$0.16 the previous day.

Current Financial Snapshot

The company currently holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.98, with a current ratio of 0.43 and a quick ratio of 1.04. The fifty-day simple moving average for the stock is C$0.17, while its 200-day simple moving average is C$0.13. At present, the market capitalization stands at C$55.54 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of -14.36 and a beta of 0.65.

About Defense Metals

Defense Metals Corp. is engaged in acquiring, exploring, developing, and evaluating mineral properties in Canada. The company holds a 100% interest in the Wicheeda project, which includes nine mineral claims spanning an area of 4,244 hectares located in British Columbia. It was previously known as First Legacy Mining Corp.

What Analysts Are Saying

Despite a strong performance in trading, analysts rate Defense Metals with a Hold. MarketBeat identifies alternative stocks that could provide better investment opportunities, with five stocks currently recommended by top analysts for consideration instead of Defense Metals.

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