The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (OTCMKTS:JPSWY) Stock Short Interest Report for October

The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (OTCMKTS:JPSWY) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 393 shares, an increase of 151.9% from the September 30th total of 156 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 99 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.0 days.

Japan Steel Works Trading Up 4.1%

Shares of JPSWY opened at $20.71 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 2.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. Japan Steel Works has a 12-month low of $19.01 and a 12-month high of $40.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.08 billion, a PE ratio of 22.76 and a beta of 0.41. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $22.77 and its 200-day simple moving average is $26.49.

Japan Steel Works Company Profile

The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (OTCMKTS:JPSWY) is a Japanese industrial manufacturer that produces advanced materials, machinery and equipment for customers in a range of industries. Despite its name, the company’s operations extend beyond conventional steelmaking and include large steel castings and forgings, specialized metal products, and industrial machinery.

The company’s products and services include equipment for plastics processing, such as injection molding machines and related systems, as well as machinery used in energy, infrastructure, transportation and other industrial applications.