West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Short Interest Up 454.5% in May

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) saw a large increase in short interest in May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 14,211 shares, an increase of 454.5% from the May 14th total of 2,563 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 302,176 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

West Japan Railway Stock Up 2.2%

West Japan Railway stock traded up $0.36 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $16.24. 31,221 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 53,241. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 1.10. West Japan Railway has a 12 month low of $15.08 and a 12 month high of $24.85. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $17.98 and a two-hundred day moving average of $19.53. The company has a market cap of $7.40 billion, a PE ratio of 8.78 and a beta of 0.15.

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.