Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) Shares Shorted: Short Interest Up 105.5% in September

Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 52,833 shares, a growth of 105.5% from the August 31st total of 25,711 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 0 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently ∞ days.

Victrex Stock Performance

Victrex stock opened at $10.95 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $10.25 and its 200 day moving average price is $9.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a current ratio of 2.35 and a quick ratio of 1.04. Victrex has a 1 year low of $7.74 and a 1 year high of $10.99.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VTXPF has been the subject of a number of research reports. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Victrex in a research report on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating on shares of Victrex in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Victrex in a research report on Friday, September 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Victrex Company Profile

Victrex plc is a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of high-performance polymer solutions. The company specializes in polyaryletherketone (PAEK) materials, including polyetheretherketone (PEEK), which are designed to provide resistance to heat, chemicals, wear and friction while offering a lightweight alternative to metals and other engineering materials.

Its product portfolio includes VICTREX PEEK and PAEK polymers, APTIV film, and related compounds, shapes, fibers and composite solutions.