Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) saw a large increase in short interest in August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 369,300 shares, an increase of 143.3% from the July 31st total of 151,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 319,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.2 days.

Compass Group Trading Up 0.7 %

Shares of OTCMKTS:CMPGY traded up $0.23 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $31.89. 94,860 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 170,527. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $29.55 and a 200 day simple moving average of $28.61. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. Compass Group has a 1-year low of $23.90 and a 1-year high of $31.99.

About Compass Group

Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers support services, such as cleaning in hospitals; reception services at corporate headquarters; managing remote camps; grounds and facilities services at schools and universities; and others.