West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Short Interest Update

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

West Japan Railway Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of WJRYY traded down $0.16 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $16.31. 173,227 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 41,938. The firm has a market cap of $7.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.82 and a beta of 0.17. West Japan Railway has a 12-month low of $15.85 and a 12-month high of $24.85. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $18.81 and its 200 day moving average price is $19.80.

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.