International Isotopes Inc. (OTCMKTS:INIS) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

International Isotopes Inc. (OTCMKTS:INIS) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 5,983 shares, a growth of 75.9% from the May 14th total of 3,402 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 99,984 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

International Isotopes Price Performance

Shares of International Isotopes stock remained flat at $0.07 during midday trading on Tuesday. The company had a trading volume of 5,298 shares, compared to its average volume of 57,845. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.69. International Isotopes has a 1-year low of $0.05 and a 1-year high of $0.11. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $0.08 and a 200 day simple moving average of $0.07.

International Isotopes Company Profile

International Isotopes, Inc is a U.S.-based company specializing in the production, purification and distribution of radioisotopes and related radiochemicals for medical, industrial and research applications. Through its facilities in Idaho and New Mexico, the company produces isotopes such as iodine-131, rhenium-188 and molybdenum-99—the parent of technetium-99m, which is widely used in diagnostic imaging. International Isotopes also supplies calibration and check sources for radiation detection instruments, including custom shielding and encapsulation services for specialty applications.

In its medical segment, International Isotopes focuses on radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and contract services.