Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (OTCMKTS:NPNYY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (OTCMKTS:NPNYY) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 25,700 shares, a growth of 100.8% from the January 31st total of 12,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 26,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Price Performance

Shares of NPNYY traded down $0.06 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $7.07. 17,850 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 19,606. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.25. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha has a 12-month low of $5.10 and a 12-month high of $7.58. The company has a market cap of $16.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 1.25. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $6.59 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $6.69.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (OTCMKTS:NPNYY) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha had a return on equity of 15.53% and a net margin of 18.28%.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Company Profile

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha provides various logistics services worldwide. It operates through Liner & Logistics Business, Bulk Shipping Business, and Other Business segments. The company offers liner trading services, such as container shipping, and terminal and stevedoring services for containerships, car carriers, and cruise ships; and air cargo transportation services.