Nanophase Technologies Co. (OTCMKTS:NANX) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Nanophase Technologies Co. (OTCMKTS:NANX) saw a large increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 400 shares, an increase of 33.3% from the March 31st total of 300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 19,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Nanophase Technologies Trading Down 2.9 %

OTCMKTS:NANX traded down $0.04 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $1.35. The stock had a trading volume of 8,990 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,780. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $0.81 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $0.74. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.15. Nanophase Technologies has a 1-year low of $0.32 and a 1-year high of $1.49.

Nanophase Technologies (OTCMKTS:NANX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 23rd. The industrial products company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter. Nanophase Technologies had a negative net margin of 6.18% and a negative return on equity of 63.65%. The firm had revenue of $9.87 million for the quarter.

Nanophase Technologies Company Profile

Nanophase Technologies Corporation, a science-driven company, develops, manufactures, and sells integrated family of nanomaterial technologies in the United States. It engages in engineered materials, formulation development, and commercial manufacturing. The company produces engineered nanomaterial products comprising antimony, bismuth, cerium, iron, and zinc oxide for use in a various markets, including surface finishing,exterior coatings, personal care, plastics, scratch resistant coatings, and textiles.