November 04, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) maintained its upward trajectory as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbed past the 23,000 mark, signalling renewed investor confidence and a buoyant market sentiment.
Strong buying interest across major sectors has propelled the market, attracting both retail and institutional investors eager to capitalise on current opportunities.
The exchange currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.13 and a price-to-book value (P/BV) of 1.51, indicating that attractive valuations remain prevalent.
Year-to-date returns have reached 44.29 per cent, underscoring the impressive performance of the Sri Lankan equity market in 2025.
Market turnover has been substantial, with cumulative trading for the year reaching LKR 1.06 trillion and total market capitalisation expanding from LKR 5.84 trillion to LKR 8.17 trillion, reflecting significant value creation. Average daily turnover continues to remain strong at roughly LKR 5.36 billion, demonstrating sustained investor participation.
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