West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Short Interest Up 10,579.2% in May

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,563 shares, an increase of 10,579.2% from the April 30th total of 24 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 190,146 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.

West Japan Railway Stock Performance

OTCMKTS:WJRYY opened at $16.41 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $18.65 and its 200-day moving average is $19.75. West Japan Railway has a 52-week low of $15.85 and a 52-week high of $24.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 1.10. The company has a market cap of $7.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.87 and a beta of 0.17.

About West Japan Railway

West Japan Railway Company (OTCMKTS: WJRYY), commonly known as JR West, is one of the regional passenger railway operators formed in 1987 following the privatization of Japanese National Railways. Headquartered in Osaka, JR West manages a comprehensive rail network across western Honshu, providing vital transportation links that facilitate daily commuting, intercity travel, and regional tourism. As an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)–listed issuer, the company offers international investors access to its operations through trading on OTC markets in the United States.

JR West’s core business centers on passenger rail services, including high-speed Shinkansen lines and an extensive range of conventional rail routes.