Short Interest in West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Grows By 10,380.0%

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 52,400 shares, a growth of 10,380.0% from the January 31st total of 500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 102,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

West Japan Railway Trading Up 0.7 %

Shares of West Japan Railway stock traded up $0.14 on Thursday, hitting $20.04. The stock had a trading volume of 37,743 shares, compared to its average volume of 95,453. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. West Japan Railway has a one year low of $16.32 and a one year high of $22.17. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $17.97 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $18.26. The stock has a market cap of $9.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.66 and a beta of 0.37.

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 31st. The company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter. West Japan Railway had a return on equity of 9.72% and a net margin of 6.07%. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that West Japan Railway will post 1.36 EPS for the current year.

West Japan Railway Company Profile

West Japan Railway Company provides railway transport services in Japan. The company operates through Mobility, Retail, Real Estate, Travel and Regional Solutions, and Other segments. The Mobility segment provides passenger transportation, station operation and management, cleaning and maintenance, construction, machinery and equipment installation, rolling stock and other facility construction services, as well as engages in the railway operations and electric works.