Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKKGY) Short Interest Down 98.1% in February

Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKKGY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,000 shares, a decline of 98.1% from the January 31st total of 53,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 176,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Merck KGaA Stock Performance

Shares of Merck KGaA stock traded up $0.75 during trading on Monday, hitting $28.96. 129,146 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 137,316. The stock's fifty day moving average is $29.19 and its 200 day moving average is $32.11. The stock has a market cap of $18.71 billion, a PE ratio of 17.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a current ratio of 1.33. Merck KGaA has a 12 month low of $27.68 and a 12 month high of $39.17.

About Merck KGaA

Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.