Short Interest in West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Grows By 8,636.6%

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYYGet Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 76,008 shares, a growth of 8,636.6% from the June 15th total of 870 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 307,542 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

West Japan Railway Stock Up 0.0%

OTCMKTS:WJRYY traded up $0.01 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $17.85. 32,852 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 65,225. The company has a fifty day moving average of $16.76 and a 200 day moving average of $19.05. West Japan Railway has a twelve month low of $15.08 and a twelve month high of $24.85. The company has a market capitalization of $8.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.65 and a beta of 0.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 1.10.

About West Japan Railway

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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.

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