Bodycote (OTCMKTS:BYPLF) Short Interest Up 201.8% in July

Bodycote (OTCMKTS:BYPLF) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 14,981 shares, a growth of 201.8% from the July 15th total of 4,964 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 34 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 440.6 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Bodycote Stock Performance

BYPLF stock opened at $12.30 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $9.66 and a 200-day moving average price of $9.76. Bodycote has a 12 month low of $9.00 and a 12 month high of $12.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.02.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on BYPLF shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Bodycote in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of Bodycote in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Bodycote Company Profile

Bodycote plc (OTCMKTS: BYPLF) is a global provider of industrial thermal processing and materials technology services. The company offers a range of solutions including heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing, surface coatings and metal joining, all designed to enhance mechanical performance, improve material properties and extend the service life of critical components.

Operating more than 140 facilities across Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region, Bodycote serves customers in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical and general industrial markets.