West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Short Interest Up 8,636.6% in June

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 76,008 shares, a growth of 8,636.6% from the June 15th total of 870 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 307,542 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold.

West Japan Railway Stock Up 0.0%

WJRYY stock traded up $0.01 during trading on Friday, reaching $17.85. The stock had a trading volume of 32,852 shares, compared to its average volume of 117,806. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $16.75 and a 200 day moving average price of $19.04. The company has a market capitalization of $8.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.65 and a beta of 0.14. West Japan Railway has a 1-year low of $15.08 and a 1-year high of $24.85.

About West Japan Railway

West Japan Railway Company (OTCMKTS: WJRYY), commonly known as JR West, is one of the regional passenger railway operators formed in 1987 following the privatization of Japanese National Railways. Headquartered in Osaka, JR West manages a comprehensive rail network across western Honshu, providing vital transportation links that facilitate daily commuting, intercity travel, and regional tourism. As an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)–listed issuer, the company offers international investors access to its operations through trading on OTC markets in the United States.

JR West’s core business centers on passenger rail services, including high-speed Shinkansen lines and an extensive range of conventional rail routes.