TOR Minerals International, Inc. (OTCMKTS:TORM) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

TOR Minerals International, Inc. (OTCMKTS:TORM) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, an increase of 100.0% from the December 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

TOR Minerals International Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS TORM remained flat at $1.51 during midday trading on Friday. 10 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 555. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $1.47 and a 200 day moving average of $1.62. TOR Minerals International has a fifty-two week low of $0.56 and a fifty-two week high of $2.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 3.59 and a quick ratio of 1.54.

TOR Minerals International (OTCMKTS:TORM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 11th. The specialty chemicals company reported ($0.15) EPS for the quarter. TOR Minerals International had a negative return on equity of 18.25% and a negative net margin of 8.58%. The company had revenue of $5.43 million for the quarter.

About TOR Minerals International

TOR Minerals International, Inc produces and sells specialty mineral products in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers alumina trihydrate and boehmite halogen-free flame retardant and smoke suppressant fillers for plastics, rubber, and specialty applications; and beige and gray colored titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments for use in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and various other products.