Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:HTCMY) Short Interest Drops Significantly

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:HTCMY) experienced a notable decrease in short interest during February. By February 15th, the total short interest amounted to 1,000 shares, reflecting a substantial drop of 37.5% from the 1,600 shares reported on January 31st. Given the average daily trading volume of 200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.0 days, indicating how long it would take to cover all short positions.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Stock Performance

On a recent trading day, Hitachi Construction Machinery's stock saw a modest increase of 1.0%, closing at $51.89. The trading volume for the day reached 5,119 shares, significantly higher than its usual average of 963 shares. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $5.52 billion and maintains a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.52, alongside a beta value of 0.61. Financial indicators also show a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a quick ratio of 0.75, and a current ratio of 1.63. Over the past year, the stock hit a low of $40.85 and a high of $62.15. As for recent price trends, the fifty-day moving average stands at $46.95, while the 200-day moving average is slightly lower at $46.75.

Overview of Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. operates globally in the manufacturing and selling of construction machinery. The organization is structured into two main business segments: the Construction Machinery Business and the Solution Business. Among its product offerings are excavators, wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, compaction equipment, and rigid dump trucks.

Investment Insights

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