Short Interest in West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Rises By 10,579.2%

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in 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. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 190,146 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

West Japan Railway Stock Down 1.0%

West Japan Railway stock traded down $0.16 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $16.31. The stock had a trading volume of 173,227 shares, compared to its average volume of 41,938. The company has a market cap of $7.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.82 and a beta of 0.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 0.73. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $18.81 and its 200-day moving average price is $19.80. West Japan Railway has a 52 week low of $15.85 and a 52 week high of $24.85.

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.