Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) Sees Strong Trading Volume – Should You Buy?

Shares of Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Wednesday . 40,709 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 54% from the previous session’s volume of 26,414 shares.The stock last traded at $8.73 and had previously closed at $9.0320.

Seiko Epson Trading Up 0.9%

The firm’s 50 day moving average is $7.80 and its 200 day moving average is $6.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 2.16 and a quick ratio of 1.28. The company has a market cap of $6.52 billion, a PE ratio of 43.60 and a beta of 0.84.

Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) last announced its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The company reported ($0.17) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.07 by ($0.24). The business had revenue of $2.36 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.17 billion. Seiko Epson had a return on equity of 2.32% and a net margin of 1.35%. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Seiko Epson Corp. will post 0.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Seiko Epson Company Profile

Seiko Epson Corporation is a Japanese electronics company known for its broad portfolio of imaging and printing solutions, as well as precision devices and microelectronics. The company’s core offerings include inkjet, laser and dye-sublimation printers for home, office and industrial use, desktop scanners, and 3LCD projectors. Epson also manufactures compact, energy-efficient robotics and automation systems, as well as semiconductors and sensors that support applications in automotive, healthcare and other sectors.

Established in 1942 as Suwa Seikosha Co, Ltd., the business first adopted the “Epson” name in 1968 with the release of the EP-101 electronic printer—so named as the “son of the electronic printer.” In 1982, the company formally became Seiko Epson Corporation, reflecting its integration within the broader Seiko Group.