Arkema S.A. (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) Short Interest Update

Arkema S.A. (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,300 shares, a decrease of 37.8% from the September 30th total of 3,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 6,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Arkema Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS ARKAY opened at $87.08 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $6.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.21, a P/E/G ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a current ratio of 1.86, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. Arkema has a 1-year low of $84.55 and a 1-year high of $114.15. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $91.37 and its 200 day moving average is $94.55.

Arkema (OTCMKTS:ARKAY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 1st. The basic materials company reported $2.98 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $2.73 billion for the quarter. Arkema had a return on equity of 8.18% and a net margin of 3.80%. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Arkema will post 9.09 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Arkema

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.