Arkema S.A. (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) Short Interest Up 2,400.0% in February

Arkema S.A. (OTCMKTS:ARKAY - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,000 shares, a growth of 2,400.0% from the January 31st total of 200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 13,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Arkema Stock Performance

Shares of ARKAY stock traded down $1.08 on Monday, hitting $81.20. The company had a trading volume of 3,115 shares, compared to its average volume of 14,438. Arkema has a twelve month low of $71.26 and a twelve month high of $111.79. The company has a quick ratio of 1.54, a current ratio of 2.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The firm has a market cap of $6.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.24, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $79.30 and a 200-day moving average price of $84.25.

Arkema Company Profile

Arkema SA manufactures and sells specialty chemicals and advanced materials worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, and Intermediates. The Adhesive Solutions segment provides solutions for construction, renovation of buildings, DIY, durable goods, and packaging and non-woven applications; and supplies technologies used in building activities for businesses and individuals, including sealants, tiles, flooring adhesives and waterproofing systems, and technologies used in industry, which include automotive, textiles, glazing, flexible and rigid packaging, and hygiene markets.