Marks and Spencer Group plc (OTCMKTS:MAKSY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Marks and Spencer Group plc (OTCMKTS:MAKSY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 40,800 shares, a growth of 358.4% from the February 13th total of 8,900 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 59,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days.

Marks and Spencer Group Stock Down 0.4 %

Shares of OTCMKTS:MAKSY traded down $0.03 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $9.38. 34,489 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 87,554. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 0.82 and a quick ratio of 0.45. Marks and Spencer Group has a 12 month low of $6.06 and a 12 month high of $10.69. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $8.92 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $9.46.

About Marks and Spencer Group

Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through five segments: UK Clothing & Home, UK Food, International, Ocado, and All Other. The company offers protein deli and dairy; produce; ambient and in-store bakery; meals dessert and frozen; and hospitality and Food on the Move' products.