Basic Materials Sector Feels Loss of 11.95% for Eco-Stim Energy Solutions Inc. (ESES) in Early Trading on January 31

Eco-Stim Energy Solutions Inc. (ESES) started the trading day on a down note, making it one of the worst performing stocks in the basic materials sector of NYSE and NASDAQ listed companies shortly after the opening bell on January 31. Shares of ESES have fallen 11.95% about 30 minutes into the session to $1.76 after closing the day prior at $2.0. It’s early, but the stock has traded as high as $1.87 and as low as $1.66 so far. Today's quick decline has come with about 517,104 shares changing hands, compared to an average 30-day volume of 993,789 for Eco-Stim Energy Solutions Inc.. The price is currently below the 30-day volume weighted average price of $1.77 for ESES. The share depreciation gives the company a market capitalization of $28.83 million based upon 14.42 million shares outstanding. It also means that ESES has a price-to-book ratio of 0.55:1. In the past 52 weeks, shares of ESES have traded as low as $0.66 and as high as $3.38. Technical traders will take note that at $1.76, shares of ESES are trading below their 200-day MA at $2.16 and above their 50-day MA at $1.44. Technical analysts pay close attention to these key moving averages because they often serve as technical support and resistance levels and because a move through or holding below them is typically regarded as bearish. Who is ESES? Eco-Stim Energy Solutions Inc is an early stage technology-driven independent oilfield services company. The Company is engaged in providing well stimulation, coiled tubing and field management services to the upstream oil and gas industry. The company’s 79 employees are led by CEO Jon Christopher Boswell from the corporate headquarters at 2930 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N in Houston, TX. For more information on ESES and other companies trading on the major exchanges, as well as the over the counter markets, or to be considered for contributing content for our distribution network, visit FinancialPress.com today. All data provided by QuoteMedia, with stock data accurate as of 9:30 AM ET. FinancialPress.com is not responsible for inaccuracies in third-party supplied information. About FinancialPress.com FinancialPress.com is a leading publisher of market and investment news, commentary, proprietary research and videos from seasoned journalists, analysts and contributors covering the financial markets and global economies. Leveraging our extensive distribution network and social media presence, we have cultivated a valuable audience of engaged market enthusiasts, which in turn delivers a variety of unique opportunities for industry partnerships, corporate communications, market exposure and investment. A complete disclaimer can be viewed here. If you like this article, you can read more at FinancialPress.com