Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KWHIY) Short Interest Update

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KWHIY) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 2,500 shares, a growth of 150.0% from the November 15th total of 1,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 15,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS KWHIY traded down $0.09 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $17.04. 3,650 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 20,140. Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a 12 month low of $7.88 and a 12 month high of $18.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 1.09. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $16.49 and its 200-day simple moving average is $15.13. The firm has a market cap of $7.15 billion, a PE ratio of 17.04 and a beta of 0.97.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Kawasaki Heavy Industries to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 12th.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Company Profile

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. engages in aerospace systems, energy solution and marine engineering, precision machinery and robot, rolling stock, and motorcycle and engine businesses in Japan and internationally. It manufactures aircraft for the Japan ministry of defense; helicopters; and helicopter and jet engines for commercial aircrafts.