Halma plc (OTCMKTS:HLMAF) Short Interest Up 91.1% in October

Halma plc (OTCMKTS:HLMAF - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 151,000 shares, an increase of 91.1% from the September 30th total of 79,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 58.1 days.

Halma Stock Up 5.6 %

OTCMKTS:HLMAF traded up $1.76 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $33.32. The company's stock had a trading volume of 2,120 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,886. Halma has a 1 year low of $21.75 and a 1 year high of $35.60. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $33.62 and a 200-day moving average of $32.01. The company has a quick ratio of 1.63, a current ratio of 2.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41.

Halma Company Profile

Halma plc, together its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions in the safety, health, and environmental markets in the United States, Mainland Europe, the United Kingdom, the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Safety, Environmental & Analysis, and Medical.

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