GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:GEAGF) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:GEAGF) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 26,200 shares, a growth of 11.0% from the August 15th total of 23,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 32.8 days.

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft Price Performance

OTCMKTS GEAGF opened at $48.41 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has a 12-month low of $35.65 and a 12-month high of $48.95. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $44.33 and its 200-day moving average is $42.22.

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:GEAGF) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 6th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft had a net margin of 7.56% and a return on equity of 18.22%. The business had revenue of $1.42 billion for the quarter. Equities research analysts predict that GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft will post 2.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft engages in the development and production of systems and components to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. It operates through Separation & Flow Technologies, Liquid & Power Technologies, Food & Health Technologies, Farm Technologies, and Heating & Refrigeration Technologies segments.