Babcock International Group PLC (OTCMKTS:BCKIY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Babcock International Group PLC (OTCMKTS:BCKIY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 44,700 shares, an increase of 1,496.4% from the January 31st total of 2,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 42,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.0 days.

Babcock International Group Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:BCKIY traded up $0.62 during trading on Monday, reaching $9.53. 129,934 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 17,419. Babcock International Group has a 52-week low of $5.96 and a 52-week high of $9.81. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $6.92 and a two-hundred day moving average of $6.68. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73.

About Babcock International Group

Babcock International Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides value-add services for aerospace, defense, and security in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation.