Read a trading session
Price, change, open, high, low and volume describe different realities. Always start with the date and trading status
Understand before
you compare
Short, Morocco-focused explanations directly connected to the data displayed on the site
01
Essentials
8 reference guides
Understand the spread
The bid is the best buy limit and the ask is the best sell limit. Their difference measures part of the immediate liquidity cost
Market capitalization
Market capitalization is the price multiplied by the number of shares. It measures the market value of equity, not the company’s full economic size
Earnings and P/E
P/E compares price with earnings per share. It is less meaningful when earnings are negative, exceptional or cyclical
Dividend and yield
Yield compares the latest dividend with the price. It guarantees neither the next payment nor a stable distribution
Compare two companies
Compare companies in the same sector and periods, then combine growth, profitability, debt, valuation and liquidity
History and volatility
Past performance depends on the starting point. Review several horizons, ranges and maximum drawdowns before drawing conclusions
Freshness and source
Financial data without a date or source is hard to interpret. CBD distinguishes market observation, fiscal year and collection date
02
Calculators
Explore the formulas
Dividend per share ÷ price × 100
Price ÷ earnings per share. P/E alone is not enough to value a company