Arkema S.A. (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) Short Interest Update

Arkema S.A. (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,000 shares, a growth of 2,400.0% from the January 31st total of 200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 13,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Arkema Stock Performance

Shares of ARKAY opened at $83.00 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $79.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $84.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 1.54 and a current ratio of 2.11. Arkema has a 52-week low of $71.26 and a 52-week high of $111.79.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Berenberg Bank raised Arkema from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st.

About Arkema

Arkema SA manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and advanced materials worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. The Adhesive Solutions segment provides solutions for construction, renovation of buildings, DIY, durable goods, and packaging and non-woven applications; and supplies technologies used in building activities for businesses and individuals, including sealants, tiles, flooring adhesives and waterproofing systems, and technologies used in industry, which include automotive, textiles, glazing, flexible and rigid packaging, and hygiene markets.